Forklift Driver / Parcel Sorter

Australia Post; Canberra; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Post Perks discounts

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Australia Post in Canberra is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate a forklift, assist with parcel sorting, and load deliveries to keep operations moving. You will be part of a supportive team focused on safety and timely outcomes for customers and communities.

Based at one of our facilities, you will contribute to reliable, efficient freight handling while adhering to safety standards and participating in pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Hold a current LF Forklift Licence and work safely at all times.
• Move parcels and freight in a hands-on operations environment.
• Safety-focused and willing to complete required assessments and pre-employment checks.
• A self-starter who stays focused and reliable in busy, team-based environments.
• Motivated to learn, grow and build a longer term career in operations and logistics.
• Proud to be part of a team that delivers consistently to customers and communities.

Responsibilities

• Safely move freight and sort parcels to prepare loads for delivery.
• Work closely with processing and delivery teams to ensure on-time departures.
• Support parcel sorting and loading activities across shifts.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Reliability

Self-motivation

Job description

Enjoy a varied operations role where you safely operate a forklift, support parcel sorting and help load deliveries that keep Australia moving every day.

Being in our warehouses means keeping active, working with a crew that's got your back, and knowing the work you do really matters. It's essential work with plenty of variety which means no two days are ever quite the same. We take safety seriously and look out for your wellbeing because you should be going home the same way you came to work.

About the opportunity

As a Forklift Driver, you'll play an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Based at one of our facilities, you'll work closely with processing and delivery teams to safely move freight, sort parcels and prepare loads so deliveries can head out on time.

This is a varied, hands-on role where safety comes first; teamwork matters, and every shift contributes to reliable outcomes for customers and communities. If you enjoy working in a supportive environment, taking pride in safe operations and being part of a team that delivers consistently, this opportunity offers both purpose and variety.

About you

• Hold a current LF Forklift Licence and work safely at all times.
• Comfortable in a hands-on operations environment, moving parcels and freight as part of daily work.
• Safety-focused and willing to complete required assessments and pre-employment checks.
• A self-starter who stays focused and reliable in busy, team-based environments.
• Motivated to learn, grow and build a longer term career in operations and logistics.
• Proud to be part of a team that delivers consistently to customers and communities.

What else is in it for you?

• Work with a diverse, supportive team where you have opportunity to connect over both work and team social events
• Working hours that gives you flexibility to make space for what's important to you either before or after work
• Your safety and wellbeing is prioritised above everything else, so you go home the same way you came to work
• Opportunities for training, growth and development with pathways in facilities or other areas of the business
• Discounts and offers on lots of your favourite brands via Post Perks for more cash in your pocket, plus access to other health and wellbeing resources

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian - and it's important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We're a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We're also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you've got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at ***************@auspost.com.au.