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Couriers & Postal Deliverers
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Career stats
Weekly pay
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Prospects
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Employed in Australia
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Growth
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Ideal for
The Do-er The Handicrafter
Overview
Couriers and Postal Deliverers deliver small items such as documents, messages, mail and parcels.
Job titles
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mdi-briefcase-variant Postal Delivery Officer

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • operating controls to align forklifts and raise and lower forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
  • operating forklifts which run on rails or use electronic guidance systems to control movements in narrow aisles
  • transporting goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
  • ensuring goods are stored in correct areas so that they can be easily located when orders are made up
  • monitoring equipment operation visually through gauges and instruments and through computerised monitoring equipment
  • inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage
  • servicing and performing minor repairs and adjustments to forklifts
  • may operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames

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Training & Qualifications

vocational education & training (VET)
  • Certificate II or III in Driving Operations
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Industry

This career often appears in the following industry.

If you’re interested in air, road, maritime, rail or land transport, then the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry could be for you.

The Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry is responsible for the safe and prompt delivery of people and goods via a variety of channels, including scenic and sightseeing transport, and for the storage and sorting or ‘warehousing’ of freight before delivery. 

Related Careers

Other careers in this industry include:
Crane, Hoist & Lift Operators Forklift Drivers Importers, Exporters & Wholesalers Marine Transport Professionals Production Managers Primary Products Inspectors Product Assemblers Freight or Cargo Handler Flight Attendant Storepersons Truck Drivers Transport Services Manager Train & Tram Drivers Supply & Distribution Managers Automobile Drivers Delivery Drivers Bus & Coach Drivers Air Transport Professionals (Pilot) Vehicle Repairer & Trimmer Textiles Freight & Furniture Handlers

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