Australia Post is looking to recruit around 3,000 seasonal casuals as it ramps up operations in the lead to Christmas.
This year’s seasonal recruitment drive is focused on finding people with specific skills, experience and licenses.
At the top of Australia Post’s priorities are applicants with a valid forklift or truck license.
However, seasonal casual roles are also available for freight handlers and parcel processors across the delivery network.
Although roles are available across all states and territories, it was reported that New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland have the highest demand for seasonal casuals.
Australia Post Executive General Manager People and Culture, Susan Davies, highlighted the critical role that seasonal casuals play in helping Australia Post ensure deliveries reach customers in time for the holiday period.
“As we approach our busiest time of year, we’re looking to bolster our workforce to ensure we can meet increased demand and maintain the high level of service Australians expect from Australia Post,” she said.
“We’re looking for seasonal casuals to work alongside our existing team members and would love to hear from people who have a valid forklift or truck license, as well as people looking to work in parcel processing, deliveries and freight handling.”
Taking up a casual role at Australia Post over the Christmas period, Davies said, could possibly lead to future employment opportunities with the company.
“Working at Australia Post offers team members the opportunity to be a part of a great, supportive team and help to spread the Merry this Christmas,” she said.
“Working in a seasonal casual role can also create opportunities to work with Australia Post beyond the end of the year.
“We have many team members who initially joined us as a seasonal casual and are still part of our team many years later.”