Courier

IDEXX; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual loading

Part-time transition

Onboarding training

Meaningful work

Team culture

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Diversity & inclusion

Diverse perspectives

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories in Melbourne is seeking a Casual Courier to join our Victoria team, delivering veterinary specimens between clinics and the laboratory. You will travel across Greater Melbourne, provide excellent customer service, and ensure timely, safe, and accurate deliveries while keeping vehicles clean and compliant.

This casual role offers 2–4 shifts per week (weeknights, with occasional weekends) and a path to permanent part-time after a probation period.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Australian Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
• Availability to work 2–4 shifts per week, mainly weeknights with occasional weekends.
• Previous courier/delivery driving/logistics experience is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of the Greater Melbourne area and ability to navigate routes.
• Comfort using an iPhone and mobile apps to manage pickups and deliveries.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and seek help when needed.
• Reliable team player who supports a collaborative work environment.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying specimen containers and entering/exiting vehicles.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport veterinary specimens between clinics and the laboratory.
• Provide outstanding customer service and build positive relationships with veterinary staff.
• Accurately record collection and delivery information using company-approved mobile apps.
• Navigate routes efficiently across Greater Melbourne and surrounding areas.
• Ensure all collections and deliveries are completed safely and within required timeframes.
• Maintain company vehicles in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with operational and laboratory support tasks when required.
• Work independently during your shift while staying connected with the team.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused culture.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Customer service

Time management

Independent worker

Safety & compliance

Geographical knowledge of Melbourne

Team player

Tools

iPhone proficiency

Job description

Join IDEXX Laboratories, a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, and play an important role in supporting animal healthcare across Victoria. We are seeking a Casual Courier to join our Melbourne team, working 2 to 4 shifts per week, primarily on weeknights, with occasional weekend work as required. In this customer-facing role, you will be responsible for the timely collection and transportation of veterinary specimens between clinics and our laboratory, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team where reliability, customer service, and attention to detail are highly valued. This is a casual opportunity with the potential to transition to a permanent part-time position following a successful probation period.

Why this role matters

You will play an important part in helping veterinarians deliver timely care to animals by ensuring specimens reach our laboratory efficiently and safely. As one of the first points of contact for our customers, you will represent IDEXX in clinics across Melbourne and surrounding areas, contributing to a positive customer experience while supporting the diagnostic services that help improve animal health outcomes.

In this role:

• You will collect and transport veterinary specimens between customer clinics and the laboratory.
• You will provide outstanding customer service and build positive relationships with veterinary clinic staff.
• You will accurately record collection and delivery information using company-approved mobile applications.
• You will navigate routes efficiently across Greater Melbourne and surrounding areas.
• You will ensure all collections and deliveries are completed safely and within required timeframes.
• You will maintain company vehicles in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• You will conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• You will assist with operational and laboratory support tasks when required.
• You will work independently throughout your shift while remaining connected with the wider Melbourne team.
• You will contribute to a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused culture.

What you need to succeed:

• You will hold a current and valid Australian Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
• You will be available to work 2 to 4 shifts per week, primarily on weeknights, with flexibility to work occasional weekends if required.
• You will have previous courier, delivery driving, rideshare, logistics, transport, or similar driving experience, which will be highly regarded.
• You will have strong geographical knowledge of the Greater Melbourne area and confidence navigating metropolitan and regional routes.
• You will be comfortable using an iPhone and mobile applications to manage pickups, deliveries, and route information.
• You will demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills.
• You will have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• You will be able to work independently, make sound decisions, and seek assistance when required.
• You will be a reliable team player who enjoys contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• You will be physically capable of lifting and carrying specimen transport containers and regularly entering and exiting vehicles throughout your shift.
• You will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive hourly rates and casual loading.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent part-time position.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training to set you up for success.
• Meaningful work that directly supports animal health and wellbeing.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Access to learning and development opportunities within a global organisation.
• Employee wellbeing programs and resources.
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives.
• The opportunity to bring your unique experience and background to a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.

At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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