Australia Post Gears Up for Holiday Season with Massive Recruitment Drive

Australia Post Gears Up for Holiday Season with Massive Recruitment Drive

Boosting Workforce for the Festive Rush

Australia Post is all set for the upcoming holiday season and plans to employ thousands of casual workers to manage the increased workload. This decision is aimed at ensuring seamless handling and delivery of parcels during the Christmas season, which traditionally witnesses a significant increase in postal and parcel services. The planned recruitment signifies the company’s dedication to meeting the high expectations of their customers during the festive period. This initiative not only aids in the effective operation of postal services but also offers job opportunities for individuals seeking temporary employment.

Thousands of Jobs on Offer

On Friday, Australia Post announced its intention to “actively recruit” 6000 new team members across the country, ranging from school leavers to seniors. “The recruitment drive for permanent and casual team members comes ahead of what’s expected to be another huge cyber sales and Christmas period,” said Australia Post. People with a forklift, truck, or motorcycle license are at the top of the recruitment wish list, but the company also urgently needs people for parcel sorting and customer service.

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Job Opportunities Across All States

Currently, there are vacancies in every state and territory, with morning, afternoon, and evening shifts all available – and for many roles, no previous experience is necessary. Australia Post executive general manager people and culture Susan Davies mentioned that the company offers competitive salaries across a wide range of roles. Moreover, while there are great seasonal roles that may suit a number of people in the short term, for others, it can also open up more permanent career opportunities.

Record-Breaking Recruitment Drive

Australia Post is recruiting more than 4000 workers to help deliver an expected record load of parcel deliveries this Christmas. “This is a record-breaking recruitment drive for what we expect to be a Christmas unlike any we’ve had before in Australia Post’s history,” Executive General Manager for People and Culture Sue Davies said. The agency plans to hire 2900 casuals and 300 full-time and part-time workers in Brisbane, regional South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland. It also intends to hire another 900 workers to fill roles across its customer service network.

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Overcoming Challenges during the Pandemic

Earlier this year, more than 50,000 people applied for 1000 casual positions created to cope with the increased volume of parcels during the pandemic. The move comes as a welcome relief for the hundreds of thousands of Australians who have found themselves unemployed due to no fault of their own. “A lot has been expected of our people this year,” Ms Davies said, referring to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Staff had adapted to COVID-safe requirements, including a reduced workforce in the Melbourne facilities during its recent lockdown.

Preparing for the Biggest Christmas Season Ever

At present, Australia Post has 1,600 new full-time and part-time jobs available around the country, along with about 3,300 holiday temporary positions. The company is hiring in every state and territory and looking for people to fill roles in parcel and mail processing, van and truck drivers, motorcycle and EDV posties, forklift operators, and customer service representatives. The recruitment drive is part of the ongoing effort to deliver for Australians while keeping the people and communities safe, added Ms Davies.