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  • Date posted

    September 28, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Brisbane

  • Salary

    AUD68,824 - AUD79,147 /year

  • Career level

    Skilled Operative / Craft

  • Experience

    2+ Years

Description

Official Australia Post Career Opening:

This authentic role is actively hosted and managed on the official Australia Post careers portal (Ref #12384578). Candidates can review full requirements and complete the official application process directly on the employer site.

Australia Post is currently recruiting for the position of Truck Driver to join our operational team in Yandina, Queensland, Australia. As an integral component of our national network, this role offers hands-on, meaningful employment at the heart of Australian communities, ensuring vital parcel freight, postal communications, and retail services connect every household and enterprise across the nation.

Position Overview & Key Details

  • Employing Organisation: Australia Post (Australian Postal Corporation)
  • Position Title: Truck Driver
  • Requisition / Reference #: 12384578
  • Primary Operational Location: Yandina, Queensland, Australia (StarTrack Sunshine Coast Rural)
  • Employment Classification: Permanent Full Time
  • Remuneration Benchmark: AU$34.83 per hour (including casual loading) + 12% Superannuation (penalties for overtime, evening and weekend shifts apply)
  • Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled (Active Rolling Intake)
  • Career Level & Experience: Skilled Operative / Craft (2+ Years)

Organizational Context & Delivering for Australia

With a rich heritage spanning over 215 years, Australia Post remains one of the nation’s most trusted and iconic institutions. From bustling metropolitan distribution hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to regional postal offices across the Outback, our operations reach into every corner of the continent. Our people behind the parcels deliver over 2.7 billion items annually, supporting millions of residents and hundreds of thousands of Australian businesses who depend on our supply chains to thrive.

Joining Australia Post means becoming part of an inclusive, high-care community where safety is paramount, teamwork is celebrated, and diverse talents are nurtured. Whether you are seeking flexible seasonal casual earnings, stepping onto the career ladder in logistics and transport, or seeking long-term progression in agency banking and retail management, Australia Post provides a dependable, supportive environment with genuine opportunities to grow.

Role Mission & Operational Setting: Heavy Transport & Linehaul Freight

In your capacity as a Truck Driver based in Yandina, you will execute essential operational deliverables that keep Australian supply chains fluid and dependable. Operating within our Heavy Transport & Linehaul Freight division, your work directly influences the speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction experienced by households and commercial enterprises.

Team members in this environment operate with pride, precision, and mutual respect. You will collaborate daily with experienced shift team leaders, facility coordinators, transport drivers, and customer specialists who share an unwavering dedication to service excellence and community resilience.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Operational Deliverables

While specific duties vary depending on facility requirements, rostered shift patterns, and customer volume peaks, core responsibilities for this position include:

  • Enjoy a cosy friendly atmosphere, regular events and BBQ’s and an organisation in which to develop your career.
  • PostPerks offering hundreds of discounts and cash back offers.
  • Weekly pay, uniform included, on site parking .
  • Drive our iconic fleet and benefit from competitive delivery driver rates while operating in a safe and inclusive working environment.
  • We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment and safety.
  • Safely loading your truck with freight for your deliveries with teammates at the facility.
  • Completing your own daily vehicle safety check.
  • Safety Leadership & Zero Harm: Proactively uphold Australia Post’s uncompromising safety standards, hazard reporting procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance.
  • Operational Excellence: Maintain meticulous care of postal items, scanning accuracy, and adherence to security and privacy guidelines governing domestic and international mail.

Deliver for Australia: Immediate Hiring Intake

Australia Post is reviewing applications on a rolling intake schedule. Candidates who submit their applications early have greater flexibility with shift selections, facility allocations, and expedited on-boarding.

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Candidate Profile, Licences & Selection Criteria

Australia Post evaluates candidates based on reliability, physical fitness, safety mindset, and positive teamwork. To excel in this role, applicants should demonstrate:

  • Hold a relevant MR vehicle license.
  • Be fit enough to load and unload freight items of all different shapes, sizes and weights, frequently in and out of a truck up to 30kg.
  • Meet our safe working load limit of weighing 130kgs or less.
  • Be prepared to provide a driving history report, undergo a pre-employment driving assessment and medical including drug/alcohol screening and nationally coordinated criminal history checks.
  • Team Collaboration: An open, friendly, and respectful interpersonal approach that builds strong relationships with colleagues and customers from all walks of life.
  • Punctuality & Dedication: Dependable attendance and a proactive attitude towards meeting shift start times and operational sorting schedules.

Core Competencies & Technical Capabilities

Key practical proficiencies and industry capabilities relevant to this operational position:

Heavy Vehicle Operations HC/MC Licence Linehaul Freight Fatigue Management Load Restraint Depot Dock Operations Safety Protocols Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

Remuneration, Penalty Rates & ‘Post Perks’ Benefits

Australia Post values the contribution of every team member and provides transparent, equitable compensation underpinned by enterprise agreements:

  • Competitive Remuneration: AU$34.83 per hour (including casual loading) + 12% Superannuation (penalties for overtime, evening and weekend shifts apply).
  • Superannuation Guarantee: Comprehensive 12% employer superannuation contribution paid into your nominated complying fund.
  • Shift Allowances & Overtime: Applicable shift loadings for afternoon, night, and weekend shifts, alongside penalty rates for eligible overtime work.
  • Exclusive ‘Post Perks’ Platform: Access to exclusive corporate discounts, gift cards, and substantial savings across hundreds of major Australian retailers, travel providers, electronics brands, and everyday groceries.
  • Employee Wellbeing Programs: Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health, financial, and family support resources for you and your household.
  • Professional Development: Structured on-the-job training, safety certifications, and pathways to permanent career opportunities across Australia Post and StarTrack logistics.

Inclusive Culture: All Walks, One Route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it is vital to Australia Post that our people behind the parcels reflect the diverse communities receiving them. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees.

As a certified Disability Confident Recruiter, Australia Post is committed to ensuring an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require adjustments or accommodations during application or interview stages, our Diversity & Inclusion team is readily available at inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.

Official Application Process & Candidate Submission

Applications are processed directly through the official Australia Post Avature recruitment portal. Due to operational volume planning, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

  • Documentation: Have an up-to-date resume, contact details, and evidence of Australian work rights (passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate) prepared.
  • Driving History (if applicable): Drivers should prepare driver licence details for verification during online application stages.
  • Reference Identification: When submitting your application on the official site, ensure your application matches Requisition #12384578.

Submit Your Application for Requisition #12384578

Click below to be routed directly to the Australia Post candidate registration portal. The online application takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Please ensure your contact details, Australian work rights documentation, and current resume are ready.

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