Mail Sorter/Motorcycle Postie

Smith Family Trust; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Post in Cairns is hiring a Postie to deliver mail on a motorcycle from the Bungalow Mail Centre. The role runs Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with an early 5:30am start and no weekend or public holiday shifts.

Training is provided, and you must hold a current unrestricted Queensland motorcycle licence, plus be able to pass a police check and security clearance. You will work in all weather, facing dogs and varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted Queensland motorcycle licence.
• Ability to pass police check and security clearance.
• Willingness to work early mornings and on weekdays.
• Training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mail to customers using a motorcycle supplied by us
• Meeting all conduct, diligence and efficiency requirements
• Training is provided

Skills

Unrestricted Queensland motorcycle

Police check and security clearance

Job description

We currently have a position available for a Postie. The position is for 35 hours per week, Monday through to Friday with no weekends or public holidays. Early mornings are required with a 5:30am start at the Australia Post Mail Centre in Bungalow, before heading out to deliver on the postie bike.

***A MOTORCYCLE LICENCE IS A MUST, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE***

The job:

• Delivering mail to customers using a motorcycle supplied by us
• Meeting all conduct, diligence and efficiency requirements
• A current unrestricted Queensland motorcycle licence
• We are looking for someone long term, so unfortunately we cannot offer this job to working holiday or student visas
• Training is provided

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Friendly, courteous and of neat appearance. Posties are in daily contact with customers and are therefore a reflection of Australia Post within the community
• Possess sound communication and interpersonal skills as you will be in constant contact with customers
• Demonstrate a commitment to Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Must be trustworthy and reliable
• Successful applicant must also be able to pass a police check and security clearance
• We work in the rain, hail or shine so we are needing someone who is not afraid to work in all sorts of weather and who isn't afraid of dogs