Maintenance Technician

Our letters and parcels business has an important part to play in providing Australians with an easy and efficient service. Australia Post is growing and in this position, you’ll be in amongst the action, working with the cutting-edge technology that makes it all possible. We are looking for highly motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technicians for our brand new, state-of-the-art Parcel Processing Facility. Be part of our opening team and see why a career with Australia Post means delivering a better tomorrow.

**About the role**

Reporting directly to the Duty Technical Team Leader you'll conduct the maintenance activities associated with the Parcel Processing Equipment and ensure the services and production standards at all facilities are achieved. You'll be working 12 hour shifts, averaging 4 days a week on a rotating roster which leaves with you plenty of time to enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle.

Other duties include:

- Ensure safety is always foremost in all activities and ensure compliance with Australia Post Occupational Health and Safety Policies
- Perform maintenance activities including corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance in consideration of operational requirements
- Ensure all plant and material maintenance transactions are accurately recorded using SAP
- Work as part of a team with operations and other service groups to achieve high levels of reliability, performance and cost effectiveness
- Be able to work at heights from mobile platforms

**How we'll deliver for you**

We offer a full complement of onboarding, training and mentoring at our existing facilities prior to launch to ensure you're familiar with our equipment and processes. Our competitive salary package includes generous penalties and 12% Superannuation as well as access to our Post Perks benefits program. We offer a collaborative team environment with further career opportunities throughout our national network.

**What we are looking for?**
- Experience in the diagnosis, repair and monitoring of Mail processing equipment and systems
- Proven ability to work independently without supervision, whilst displaying leadership and influencing skills
- Participate in performance monitoring, commissioning and continuous improvement activities
- Experience working in a team based environment, and liaise effectively with operations and other stakeholders to achieve high levels of machine performance
- Demonstrate a high level of ability in utilizing SAP as an information tool
- Exposure to PLC and variable speed drives is also advantageous
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

The minimum qualification requirements are:

- A current Queensland Electrical License (Certificate III in Electro Technology, Systems Technician or Equivalent)
- Mechanical Trade Certificate III or higher

And we’d be very impressed if you have:

- A Certificate IV in Electro Technology (Systems Electrician) or equivalent (or progression towards completion)
- Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management)
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Experience in IT, Data communications highly desirable
- A High Risk Licence in Elevated Work Platforms

**We’re delivering together**

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