21/05/2025
WANTED – COURIER DRIVER – IMMEDIATE START
We are looking for someone with a bright personality who has excellent communication and organisational skills, is physically fit, healthy and a team player.
This is a permanent fulltime position involving delivery and pick up of parcels in the Hedland area. Hours will generally fall between 0800 and 1800 Monday to Friday.
Good hourly rate for the right person. For further information, please refer to the attached job description.
Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Applicants must not have any convictions within the past ten years as this will prohibit you from holding the job.
Our office is a Port Hedland Airport and it is essential that you have your own transport. A minimum of a twelve-month commitment is required.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We would like someone who is able to start immediately. If this is you, please drop off your resume to Port Hedland Air Freight at the airport or email to [email protected]
PORT HEDLAND AIR FREIGHT
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
1. POSITION IDENTIFICATION
POSITION TITLE: COURIER – PORT HEDLAND AREA
2. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
RESPONSIBILITIES TO: TITLE: AIR CARGO OPERATIONS MANAGER
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RESPONSIBILITIES TO: TITLE: DRIVING SUPERVISOR
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THIS POSITION: TITLE: COURIER DRIVER
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate
Each employee has a responsibility for the following integral aspects of our business:
• to provide each of our customers with a quality service that exceeds their expectations
• to have a commitment to safety and carry out all duties in a safe manner
• to have a commitment to co-workers to build harmonious relationships and work as a team
• to have a commitment to continuous improvement at a corporate and individual level
Individual
As part of the Port Hedland Team, sorts, delivers and collects parcels and other items of freight in and about the Port Hedland area as directed by the Air Cargo Co-ordinator. Carries out administrative duties associated with courier duties. To work as part of the team in handling cargo, cleaning the depot and maintaining vehicles. Carries out other duties as directed.
4 STATEMENT OF DUTIES
1. Carries out freight/parcel pick up and delivery duties in accordance with Australia Post, FedEx Express, Qantas Freight, Startrack Express, Team Global Express, Virgin Cargo and Port Hedland Air Freight procedure manuals including the sorting and processing of parcels/freight and loading of vehicles in an efficient and well organised manner.
2. Carries out administrative duties associated with freight/parcel pick-up and delivery including scanning, and other administrative duties on a daily basis.
3. Delivers and picks up parcels in accordance with schedules.
4. Carries out administrative duties associated with courier duties.
5. Actively promotes Australia Post, FedEx Express, Qantas Freight, Startrack Express, Team Global Express, Virgin Australia Cargo and Port Hedland Air Freight operations by assisting and providing information to existing and prospective customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
6. Details vehicles as required (at least on a weekly basis) and maintains vehicle fuel, water and oil levels. Ensure that vehicle is kept in a well-maintained manner ensuring that vehicles are booked in for regular servicing and that tyres are well maintained.
7. Ensures that the freight area assigned in the freight shed is kept in a clean and tidy manner.
8. Participates in a roster for despatching freight in the afternoons, handles freight coming in off last flight and closing up the freight shed.
9. Assists when possible with general administrative duties and with other duties as required.
5. SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
1. A minimum of year 10 level of education or equivalent.
2. Clear police record.
3. Must be physically fit and able to handle cargo. Previous experience in handling air cargo would be an advantage.
4. Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely.
6. Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
7. Good organisational and time management skills and an ability to work as part of a team.
8. Initiative and ability to follow instructions precisely.
9. A C Class manual driving licence.
10. A pre-employment drug and alcohol test must be undertaken, prior to commencing with Port Hedland Air Freight.
6 APPOINTMENT FACTORS
LOCATION: Port Hedland Airport
