Seasonal - Truck Driver

Australia Post Group; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Post Perks

Job summary

Australia Post is seeking seasonal drivers for the Perth Airport site during the busy peak season (September to December). This role offers night shifts (8:30pm–12 midnight, Sun-Thu) with a strong pay package and potential permanency for some roles.

You’ll be part of a supportive team keeping Australia connected while gaining valuable transport experience. Join us at Perth Airport to play a vital role on the road, delivering and collecting parcels across the network and returning to base for the

Qualifications

• Holds a Heavy Rigid and Forklift driving licences.
• Puts safety first.
• Brings a customer-first attitude.
• Communicates clearly and confidently.
• Physically fit and energetic; able to handle up to 16kg.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts; including early mornings and nights.
• Willing to complete HR/HC driving assessment, medical, drug & alcohol screening, and a national criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload your truck.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Hit the road in a modern fleet between centres and customers.
• Complete deliveries and pick-ups.
• Return to base to unload and prepare for the next day.

Skills

Heavy Rigid licence

Forklift licence

Safety conscious

Customer focus

Clear communication

Job description

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Site / Location

Transport WA

Ref #

12386654

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

10-Nov-2026

Suburb

Perth Airport

State

Western Australia

Work Type

Casual

Description & Requirements

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From the warehouse floor to the open road, our seasonal team keep everything moving. Join us during our busiest time of the year and be part of a supportive team delivering for every Australian. It’s hands-on, meaningful work and a great foot in the door with an iconic business; a place where you can belong, learn and grow your career.

Join Our Seasonal Driver Team – Perth Airport based

Deliver the Festive Rush!

Kick-start an exciting seasonal opportunity at our Perth Airport based site! Our peak season ramps up between September and December, with roles often extending into the new year depending on parcel volumes with potential opportunities for permanency for some. If you love being on the move and want to play a vital role in keeping people connected, this is your moment.

We have a night shift vacancy available to start as soon as possible. Our night shifts starts between 8.30pm and 12 midnight Sunday to Thursday nights.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day brings something new as you:

• Safely load and unload your truck like a pro
• Carry out your daily vehicle safety checks
• Hit the road in our modern fleet, travelling between operational centres and customers
• Complete deliveries and pick-ups that keep Australia moving
• Return to base to unload and prepare for the next day

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay rate of $40.12 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% super, along with 30% penalty rate.
• Tonnage allowance per shift
• Access to Post Perks – hundreds of exclusive discounts on groceries, fashion, tech, travel and more

About You

You’re someone who:

• Holds a Heavy Rigid and Forklift driving licences(essential to role requirements)
• Puts safety first, every time
• Brings a customer-first attitude to every interaction
• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Is physically fit and energetic, able to handle up to 16kg throughout a busy day
• Is flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, afternoons into the evening and night shifts
• Is willing to complete checks and assessments (HR/HC driving assessment, medical, drug & alcohol screening, and nationally coordinated criminal history check)

Why You’ll Love It

• Enjoy the best of both worlds: a supportive team and independence on the road
• Flexible working hours to fit around what matters most to you
• A strong focus on your safety and wellbeing – because getting home safely matters most
• Real career pathways with opportunities to grow in transport or across the business
• Ongoing access to great discounts 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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