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SalaryPostal Delivery Officer (motorcycle or van)What are the responsibilities of a Postal Delivery Officer? Manually sorting mail and/or parcels each morning. Receiving and sorting mail may involve lifting and handling heavy parcels and trays of mail items.
The mail/parcels are then sorted into a logical street and number order for delivery (known as "streeting and sequencing"). This is done by standing in front of a sorting frame in which each item of mail is examined and placed into the appropriate slot. It is then bundled up in order for delivery.
This sorting process needs to be completed efficiently and accurately in order to meet our service standards. Delivering mail/parcels to customers using a small motorcycle or van. Maintaining accurate clerical records in relation to all changes that occur within the Postal Delivery Officer's allocated area (eg redirection notices).
Meeting all conduct, diligence and efficiency requirements. All permanent full-time and part-time positions with West Wyalong Communications are subject to a six month probationary period during which time they will be required to meet specific performance standards. What is the workplace like?
Delivery Centres are busy working environments. Ranging in size, they largely consist of numerous sorting frames for sorting mail into a sequence. What are the essential requirements for 'Motorcycle Posties'?
A current unrestricted motorcycle licence relevant to your state of residence (Provisional Licence will be considered). Successfully passing our practical driving / riding skills assessment. Our motorcycles have a safe working load limit which requires you to weigh 100kg or less when fully clothed.
Fit and able to lift up to 16kg of mail on a repetitive basis. What are the additional requirements for Postal Delivery Officer ? Friendly, courteous and of neat appearance.
Postal Delivery Officer's are in daily contact with our customers and are therefore a reflection of our business within the community. Possess sound communication and interpersonal skills as you will be in frequent contact with customers. Good learning, memory recall and hand / eye coordination skills.
Demonstrate a commitment to Occupational Health and Safety standards of West Wyalong Communications. Must be reliable and enjoy early morning starts, as part of or the entire shift could be spent delivering the mail. Flexibility to stay until the job has been completed and a genuine desire to help fellow team members.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- No experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 15 April 2024
- Expected salary: $30 - $31 per hour
