Job Overview & Organization Mission

Ensure 99.9% uptime for high-speed cross-belt parcel sortation machines, vision cameras, and automated singulators at Australia Post Noble Park.

Australia Post is seeking an experienced Parcel Processing Automation & Sortation Systems Engineer to join our Engineering & Reliability team at the Noble Park Parcel Facility in Melbourne. You will be responsible for the continuous operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of multi-million-dollar high-speed cross-belt sorting machines processing over 40,000 parcels per hour.

As a key member of the team at Australia Post in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Maintain and: Maintain and optimize high-speed cross-belt and shoe sorters (Beumer, Vanderlande, Fives).
• Troubleshoot Siemens: Troubleshoot Siemens S7-1500 PLCs, PROFIsafe fieldbuses, variable frequency drives, and servo actuators.
• Optimize high-speed: Optimize high-speed 6-sided optical barcode scanning tunnels and automated dimensioning systems.
• Implement predictive: Implement predictive maintenance technologies including vibration sensors and thermal imaging.
• Manage automation: Manage automation vendor SLA contracts, emergency parts spares, and major engineering shutdowns.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Australia Post, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or Control Systems.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 5+ years of automation or mechatronics engineering experience in high-throughput parcel sorting, baggage handling, or warehousing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal) and industrial fieldbuses.
• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong diagnostic mindset with ability to resolve high-consequence sorting stops under operational pressure.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Australia Post, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$140,000 – AU$165,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Remuneration $140,000 – $165,000 + superannuation + Australia Post corporate incentives.
• Noble Park facility with modern automation labs and career progression into national automation leadership.
• Generous employee discounts, wellness subsidies, and comprehensive training on OEM technologies.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Australia Post

Australia Post processes millions of parcels every night using advanced cross-belt sorters, optical scanners, and robotic automation.

Australia Post is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Australia Post careers gateway.