Mail Sorting Officer - Flexible Hours, Growth Path

Australia Post Group; Katherine; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Post Perks discounts

Job summary

Australia Post’s Katherine Delivery Centre seeks a Mail Sorting Officer to support the preparation and sorting of mail for daily delivery. Based in Katherine, you’ll handle letters, parcels and Express Post items, using pallet jacks and stackers as part of a collaborative team focused on safety and reliability.

This entry-level role offers practical skills in large-scale operations and a clear path through processing, delivery and logistics while maintaining flexible hours to fit personal

Qualifications

• Flexible and willing to work extra hours when needed.
• Detail‑focused, reliable and able to handle mail and parcels up to 16kg.
• Communicate clearly, work proactively and support teammates in busy environments.
• Experience with pallet jacks or stackers is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Based at a Delivery Centre, assist with the preparation of mail so it’s ready for delivery the next day.
• Process letters, parcels and Express Post items, sort mail that can’t be machine-processed and help load/unload mail from bags, trays and containers.
• Work with modern processing equipment and systems, using load-shifting tools and collaborate with your team to keep mail moving safely and efficiently.

Skills

Flexible hours

Detail oriented

Clear communication

Pallet jacks

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Australia Post’s Katherine Delivery Centre seeks a Mail Sorting Officer to support the preparation and sorting of mail for daily delivery. Based in Katherine, you’ll handle letters, parcels and Express Post items, using pallet jacks and stackers as part of a collaborative team focused on safety and reliability.

This entry-level role offers practical skills in large-scale operations and a clear path through processing, delivery and logistics while maintaining flexible hours to fit personal