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MR Truck Driver/Freight Handler - Townsville
2026-06-04T19:15:16+00:00
Australia Post
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FULL_TIME
Townsville
Townsville QLD
2000
Australia
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse
AUD
MONTH
2026-06-08T17:00:00+00:00
8

Help us deliver like never before

We’re delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

As our Freight Handler/Truck Driver, you’ll be based in our Townsville based StarTrack facility, working with colleagues across our processing and deliveries teams to keep the cogs of our business turning. Safely operating a forklift and also sorting product on the floor, you’ll support with loading parcels/pallets for our delivery and transport drivers to head out on the road and deliver for Australia like never before. If you enjoy variety, then this combination operations role is one for you.

This is a full time permanent opportunity working Mon-Fri from 2pm-10pm, with a pay rate of $33.82/ph plus 12% super and a 17.5% penalty rate for the PM shift along with overtime rates.

About you

  • Hold a valid LF Forklift Licence with experience.
  • Hold a valid MR Truck License
  • Be fit enough to lift/load and unload parcel/freight items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks up to 30kg.
  • Be safety-focused, willing to undergo a vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national criminal checks).
  • You’re a self-starter that enjoys working in a busy operations environment.
  • You enjoy connecting with others in the community to support us to deliver on time, and like never before.

How we’ll deliver for you

  • Work in a modern facility and benefit from competitive rates, diverse rosters and operate 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.
  • Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.
  • Safely operating a forklift
  • Sorting product on the floor
  • Loading parcels/pallets for delivery and transport drivers
  • Loading and unloading parcel/freight items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks up to 30kg
  • Valid LF Forklift Licence with experience
  • Valid MR Truck License
  • Ability to lift/load and unload parcel/freight items up to 30kg frequently
  • Safety-focused
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to work in a busy operations environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Valid LF Forklift Licence with experience
  • Valid MR Truck License
  • Ability to pass vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national criminal checks)
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
MR Truck Driver/Freight Handler - Townsville

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse]

Jobs at:
Australia Post

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 8 2026

Duty Station:
Townsville | Townsville QLD

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Help us deliver like never before

We’re delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

As our Freight Handler/Truck Driver, you’ll be based in our Townsville based StarTrack facility, working with colleagues across our processing and deliveries teams to keep the cogs of our business turning. Safely operating a forklift and also sorting product on the floor, you’ll support with loading parcels/pallets for our delivery and transport drivers to head out on the road and deliver for Australia like never before. If you enjoy variety, then this combination operations role is one for you.

This is a full time permanent opportunity working Mon-Fri from 2pm-10pm, with a pay rate of $33.82/ph plus 12% super and a 17.5% penalty rate for the PM shift along with overtime rates.

About you

  • Hold a valid LF Forklift Licence with experience.
  • Hold a valid MR Truck License
  • Be fit enough to lift/load and unload parcel/freight items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks up to 30kg.
  • Be safety-focused, willing to undergo a vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national criminal checks).
  • You’re a self-starter that enjoys working in a busy operations environment.
  • You enjoy connecting with others in the community to support us to deliver on time, and like never before.

How we’ll deliver for you

  • Work in a modern facility and benefit from competitive rates, diverse rosters and operate 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.
  • Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurements jobs in Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, June 8 2026
Duty Station: Townsville | Townsville QLD
Posted: 04-06-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-06-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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