Postal Delivery Officers

• Full-time permanent positions based in Mackay
• Commitment required to work Monday to Friday starting at 6am
• As an employee, access our 'Post Perks', a variety of discounted retailer and services benefits

Help us deliver like never before

As our Postie based out of the Mackay Delivery Centre QLD, you'll be operating and delivering on our *Motorcycle* or Electric Delivery Vehicle as the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community, and connecting Australians every single day. Depending on your licence type and experience, we have motorcycles or Electric Delivery Vehicles (an EDV is a small 3-wheeled post specific road vehicle) for our Posties to deliver on.

You might not be working from home, but you'll be working autonomously out on-the-road, interacting with others and being a team player and it doesn't get better than that

*This position may transition to an Electric Delivery Vehicle from a motorcycle depending on future business requirements so applicants will need to be open to both modes of delivery when applying.*

You'll be

• Starting your day early in the morning, sorting mail and small parcels with your teammates at the facility
• Completing your own daily vehicle safety check
• Loading your vehicle with your deliveries for the day
• Delivering outdoors in all types of weather to deliver to homes and businesses
• Providing customer service if needed along your delivery route
• Paired up with our experienced Rider Mentors, who are committed to engage and take part in your professional development

About you

• You hold a full or probationary QLD car and / or motorcycle licence
• If applying for a motorcycle position, youride a geared motorcycle currently, regularly, and confidently
• You are flexible with finishing times and working additional hours if required
• You have a good memory, great hand/eye coordination, and excellent attention to detail for when sorting mail
• You enjoy physical work indoors and outdoors and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly
• You will need to meet our safe working vehicle load limit of weighing under (fully clothed + helmet) 100kgs for a motorcycle position or under 120kg for an EDV position
• If starting on a motorcycle you are open to being flexible to transition to be trained and deliver on an Electric Delivery Vehicle if business requirements change

How we'll deliver for you

• Pay rate for this role is $32.34ph for the first 3 months, then $36.99 once fully trained plus 12% superannuation
• We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety
• Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued and can bring their authentic self to work every day
• We invest in your personal well-being, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our successful with Post Perks and more

Training and Support

At Australia Post, our training and induction programs offer support to ensure we set you up for success. You will attend an induction in your first week with our Learning and Development Team followed by vehicle training and a site-specific induction at your respective facility plus additional online learning modules. As a new employee, you will receive one-on-one coaching, followed by regular check-ins with your Manager and Trainer to track progress, provide feedback, and discuss any support needed. We assess development at the end of each month during your probationary period, with adjustments or additional training as required. The program includes site-specific inductions and hands-on training, building employees up to full delivery capacity. Our approach is flexible, with the option to swap coaches for fresh perspectives, ensuring long-term success and continuous growth.

We're delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on