Motorcycle Delivery Driver
Location: Townsville Delivery Centre, West End, QLD
Reference: 12381338
Opening Date: 23-Mar-2026
Entity: Australia Post
Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time (12 months)
Description & Requirements
* Full-time position until March 2027 working Monday to Friday
* Commitment required to work from 6:30am weekdays
* As an employee, access our 'Post Perks', a variety of discounted retailer and services benefits
Help us deliver like never before
As our Postie based out of the Townsville Delivery Centre, you'll be operating and delivering on our Motorcycle as the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community and connecting Australians every single day.
This position may transition to an Electric Delivery Vehicle from a motorcycle depending on future business requirements so applicants will need to be open to both modes of delivery when applying.
You'll be
* Starting your day early in the morning, sorting mail and small parcels with your teammates at the facility
* Completing your own daily vehicle safety check
* Loading your vehicle with your deliveries for the day
* Delivering outdoors in all types of weather to deliver to homes and businesses
* Paired up with our experienced Rider Mentors, who are committed to engage and take part in your professional development
About you
* You hold a full or probationary QLD motorcycle licence, and ride a geared motorcycle currently, regularly, and confidently
* On employment, you'll need to successfully pass our mandatory and practical motorcycle assessment
* You are flexible with finishing times and working additional hours if required
* You have a good memory, great hand/eye coordination, and excellent attention to detail for when sorting mail
* You enjoy physical work indoors and outdoors and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly
* You will need to meet our safe working vehicle load limit of weighing under 100kgs fully clothed (including helmet)
* You are open to being flexible to transition to be trained and deliver on an Electric Delivery Vehicle if business requirements change
How we'll deliver for you
* Pay rate for this role is $32.34ph for the first 3 months, then $36.99ph once fully trained plus 12% superannuation
* We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety
* Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued and can bring their authentic self to work every day
* We invest in your personal well-being, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our successful with Post Perks and more
Training and Support
At Australia Post, our training and induction programs offer support to ensure we set you up for success. You will attend an induction in your first week with our Learning and Development Team followed by a site-specific induction at your respective facility and additional online learning modules. As a new employee, you will receive one-on-one coaching, followed by regular check-ins with your Manager and Trainer to track progress, provide feedback, and discuss any support needed. We assess development at the end of each month during your probationary period, with adjustments or additional training as required. The program includes site-specific inductions and hands-on training, building employees up to full delivery capacity within six weeks. Our approach is flexible, ensuring long-term success and continuous growth.
We're delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.
We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au .
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