Maintenance Technician

Australia Post; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary AUD 84,000–104,000

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% annual leave loading

24/7 rotating roster

Staff discounts on popular brands

Job summary

Australia Post in Sunshine West, Victoria, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our mail processing equipment running at peak reliability. You will work hands-on with advanced automation, performing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance across our sites.

You’ll use SAP for maintenance records, rely on an electrical or mechanical trade background with a current licence, and handle PLC/VFD systems. Overtime flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrical or Mechanical Trade with a current Electrical Licence or Restricted Licence.
• Experience diagnosing, repairing and monitoring mail processing equipment.
• Exposure to PLC & VFD is advantageous.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with flexibility for extra hours.
• Strong understanding of communications and information technology.

Responsibilities

• Keep processing machines running through preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair complex faults to maintain operations.
• Maintain accurate SAP records for maintenance planning.
• Prioritise safety and compliance in all activities.
• Provide coaching and development with technical leaders.

Skills

Electrical trade

Mechanical trade

SAP

PLC & VFD

Education

Certificate III in Electrical or Mechanical Trade

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Name

Maintenance Technician

Site / Location

Ref #

12387256

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

23-Sep-2026

Suburb

Sunshine West

State

Victoria

Work Type

Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

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Help us deliver like never before The world is changing fast, and so are we. In this role, you’ll be right where the action is, working hands on with advanced machinery and cutting‑edge technology that keeps our operations running smoothly. You’ll help keep our automated systems performing at their best, so that we can deliver efficiently and reliably across the country. Bring your electrical and mechanical know‑how to a team powering the next generation of automated processing! About the opportunity As our Maintenance Technicianyou’ll be directly reporting into the Technical Manager & Leads. You’ll be responsible for conducting maintenance activities associated with the Mail Processing Equipment, such as corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as improving reliability. You may also be required to use SAP, to process stock orders and ensure all plant and material maintenance transactions are accurately recorded. About the facility
As part of the Victorian Technical Services team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining mail processing equipment across two key regions: the South East and the North West. Our network includes nine automated facilities, from Dandenong through to Geelong. Our two major centres are: the Dandenong Letter Centre (DLC), which handles letters and small parcels, and the Melbourne Parcel Facility (MPF), dedicated exclusively to parcel processing. The main base of our current vacancies is MPF (Sunshine West), technicians will travel between sites as required, supporting a network that processes up to 1.2 million items per day and completes approximately 60,000 maintenance operations annually. With more than 100 team members across Victoria, you’ll be part of a highly skilled group keeping Australia Post’s essential operations running smoothly. The type of machinery you can expect to be working on at this facility is automation systems and conveyers controlled by PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) & VFD (Variable Frequency Drive). Including Network communications and digital address recognition computer systems, and other modern technology. You'll be

• Keeping our processing machines running at peak performance through preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing complex faults to ensure smooth operations
• Understanding maintenance management systems, maintaining accurate records in SAP for efficient planning
• Prioritising safety and compliance in everything you do
• Provided ongoing coaching and development from experienced technical leaders

About you

• Qualifications: Certificate III in Electrical or Mechanical Trade + a current Electrical Licence or Restricted Licence.
• Experience in the diagnosis, repair and monitoring of mail processing equipment and systems is highly regarded
• Exposure to PLC & VFD is also advantageous, but not essential
• Proven ability to work independently without supervision
• Experience working in a team environment, liaising effectively with operations & other stakeholders to achieve high levels of machine performance
• Understanding of communication systems and information technology
• You're flexible with working additional hours if required

How we'll deliver for you

• Comprehensive Training: We offer a robust training program that includes on-the-job training, classroom sessions, and one-on-one mentoring. Our 70-20-10 training model ensures you gain practical experience while learning from experts.
• Competitive Salary: Earn between $84,000 to $104,000 annually, depending on qualifications & experience. Potential earnings could exceed $110,000 (with penalties and overtime). We offer a clear pay structure based on your qualifications, with a guaranteed annual pay increase.
• Work-Life Balance: Work on a 24/7 rotating roster, getting to enjoy a 9-day fortnight with rostered days off. You’ll also get to enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual leave per year, with 17.5% annual leave loading!
• Diverse Work Environment: Every day is different! From preventative maintenance to breakdown support, you'll work on a variety of tasks, ensuring our operations run smoothly.
• Team Collaboration & Culture: Work independently and as part of a team. Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued and can bring their authentic self to work every day.
• Post Perks: Exclusive discounts and cashback offers on hundreds of popular brands (e.g. Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Booking.com)

Next steps for external applicants
As part of our recruitment process, external applicants will complete a short online activity. It’s a quick, engaging way to learn more about the role and show us your strengths.

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 [e-mail] .

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