Parcel Sorter

Australia Post Group; Launceston; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Post in Launceston is seeking a Mail Sorting Officer based at the Launceston Parcel Centre. You will assist with preparation of mail, letters, parcels and Express Post items, and help load and unload mail from bags and containers.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers entry-level exposure to large-scale operations, with rotating afternoon and night shifts; you’ll work safely with pallets and hand tools while supporting a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with opportunity to learn large-scale operations.
• Ability to lift up to 16 kg repeatedly as part of daily tasks.
• Rotating roster including afternoon and night shifts.
• Experience with pallet jacks or stackers is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing of letters, parcels and Express Post items.
• Sort mail and support loading/unloading from bags, trays and containers.
• work across processing equipment and systems to keep mail moving safely.
• participate in safety-focused team environment and use hand tools as needed.

Skills

Flexible hours

Detail-focused

Clear communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Pallet jacks/stackers

Job description

Name

Site / Location

Launceston Parcel Centre

Ref #

12388932

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

15-Oct-2026

Suburb

St Leonards

State

Work Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Length of Assignment

7 months

Description & Requirements

As a Mail Sorting Officer, you’ll be based at a Mail & Parcel Processing Centre, supporting the preparation of mail so it’s ready for delivery the next day. Your work includes assisting with the processing of letters, parcels and Express Post items, sorting mail that can’t be machine‑processed and helping load and unload mail from bags, trays and containers.

You’ll work across processing equipment and systems, using load‑shifting tools such as hand pallet devices and stackers in close collaboration with your team to keep mail moving safely and efficiently through the facility.

This is a strong entry‑level opportunity to learn how large‑scale operations work, build practical skills and contribute to a trusted service that communities rely on. With a focus on safety, teamwork and reliability, the experience gained in this role can open pathways to future opportunities across processing, delivery and logistics.

Note: Shifts in this position will be on a rotating roster predominantly between rosters of afternoon and night with the night shift starting the weeks work on a Sunday night.

This a manual processing, physical role and requires lifting up to a safe lifting range of 16kgs repeatedly.

About you

• 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.

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 [e-mail] .

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