Van Driver

Australia Post Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Post Perks discounts

Training and development opportunities

Leave benefits

Job summary

Australia Post Group is seeking a Van Driver in Melbourne for a fixed-term, part-time role. You will safely drive a company van, collect mail and parcels from various sites, unload/sort items, and perform daily safety checks. The position runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am–11:00am, for 6 months with potential extension.

Hourly rate is $32.75 plus 15% penalties, totaling $37.66 per hour, with superannuation and leave benefits. Training and career development are supported.

Qualifications

• Hold a full or probationary Australian driver’s licence.
• Safety‑focused and able to pass driving assessment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work additional hours when required.
• Detail‑oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Capable of handling mail/parcels up to 16kg and meeting 130kg safe load.
• Willing to learn and progress in transport and operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company van to collect mail and parcels from multiple locations.
• Unload and accurately sort mail and parcels; perform daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain punctual, professional conduct and accuracy on deliveries.

Skills

Driver's licence (Australian)

Safety‑focused

Reliability

Attention to detail

Weight handling 16kg

Safe load 130kg

Flexible hours when required

Job description

Name

Van Driver

Site / Location

Ref #

12388657

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

19-Oct-2026

Suburb

State

Victoria

Work Type

Fixed Term Part Time

Weekly Hours

25

Length of Assignment

6 months

Description & Requirements

About the opportunity

In this role, you’ll safely operate a company van to collect mail and parcels from a range of locations, including street posting boxes, corporate offices, licensed post offices and delivery centres. You’ll unload and accurately sort mail and parcels, complete daily vehicle safety checks, and take pride in doing the job right every time. You’ll be supported on the road by experienced senior drivers who are invested in your development, helping you build capability, confidence, and a strong foundation for long-term success.

This is a fixed term, part time, 6 month role with potential of extension or permanent position.

The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 6:00am -11:00am each day.

Hourly rate is $32.75 + 15% penalties for a total of $37.66ph + Super and leave benefits.

About you

• Hold a full or probationary Australian driver’s licence
• Safety‑focused and able to pass our practical driving assessment
• Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work additional hours when required
• Detail‑oriented and consistent, taking pride in getting the job done right
• Comfortable handling mail and parcels up to 16kg as part of daily work
• Meet our safe working load requirement of 130kg or less
• Keen to learn, develop skills and progress your career in transport and operations

What else is in it for you?

• The perfect balance of a diverse, supportive team to connect with and your own time and space on the road by yourself
• 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 transport 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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