Australia Post to hire around 3,000 seasonal casuals

The Australia Post is welcoming its doors to around 3,000 seasonal casuals ahead of the upcoming busy Christmas season this year.

In an announcement, Australia Post said it is looking for forklift operators, van and truck drivers, as well as freight handlers and parcel sorters to fill roles across the delivery network.

While the roles are available across all states and territories, the highest demand for seasonal casuals is in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Sue Davies, Australia Post Executive General Manager, People and Culture, said they are looking to bolster their workforce to ensure they can meet increased demand and maintain high level of service for Australians.

"We'd 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," Davies said in a statement.

According to Davies, joining Australia Post will also help individuals earn extra money that can be used for the Christmas season.

"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 started as a seasonal casual and are still part of our team many years later," she added.

Last year, Australia Post delivered almost 100 million parcels in the lead up to Christmas, according to Davies.

Interested applicants can visit Australia Post's careers website to apply for their desired roles.