Industrial Mechanical Fitter - Night Shift

• Permanent Night Shift - job security, no contract end dates
• $59.99/h (incl. 30% night shift penalty) OTE $140k+
• Yearly increases and EBA-scaled increments
• Sunday to Thursday, 10pm–6:10am plus fortnightly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12 days personal/carer's leave
• 12% superannuation
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on culture and collaboration

Help Us Deliver Like Never Before

The world is changing fast, and so are we. In this role, you'll work hands-on with advanced machinery and cutting-edge technology that keeps our operations running smoothly. Bring your electrical and mechanical know-how to a team powering the next generation of automated processing.

About the Opportunity

As our Maintenance Technician, you'll report into the Technical Manager \& Leads. You'll conduct corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance on Mail Processing Equipment, as well as improving reliability. You may also use SAP to process stock orders and ensure maintenance transactions are accurately recorded.

About the Facility

Build your technical career at Sydney West Letters Facility in Strathfield, a high-volume, automated processing environment where your troubleshooting skills make an immediate impact. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll work hands-on with conveyor and sorter systems, sensors and controls, plus inspection/imaging technology (including camera and measurement devices) that keep throughput moving. Expect real fault-finding across electrical systems, safety circuits (e-stops/24V monitoring) and automated interfaces, with varied breakdown and preventative maintenance work that keeps every shift interesting. This is a great fit for technicians who enjoy electrical diagnostics, automation support, and fast-paced industrial maintenance in a critical operations site.

You'll Be

• Keeping processing machines running through preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing complex faults
• Maintaining accurate records in SAP
• Prioritising safety and compliance in everything you do

About You

• Cert III Mechanical Fitter Trade (Must have, or be willing to obtain a Disconnect/Reconnect Licence - we'll support you through this)
• Experience diagnosing, repairing and monitoring mail processing equipment is highly regarded
• Exposure to PLC \& VFD
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication with operations and stakeholders
• Understanding of communication systems and information technology
• Flexible to work additional hours if required

How We'll Deliver for You

• On-the-job training, classroom sessions and one-on-one mentoring through our 70-20-10 model, plus ongoing coaching from experienced technical leaders.
• Initial training (approx. 4 weeks) will be conducted on day shift before transitioning to your permanent night roster.
• Every day is different, from preventative maintenance to breakdown support across a variety of systems.
• Exclusive discounts and cashback on hundreds of popular brands (e.g. Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Booking.com).

We're Delivering Together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity \& Inclusion team on [email protected].