In-Demand general hand Jobs in cairns city qld

Mail Officer
Australia Post —Bungalow QLD
- $28.12 - $30.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Paid sick leave
9d
Construction Leading Hand
Advantage Sports & Leisure —Cairns QLD
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Construction
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7d
Customer Service Attendant - On Spence (Part Time)
Trinity Petroleum Services —Cairns QLD
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
8d
General Volunteers
FNQ Volunteers —Cairns City QLD
- On-the-job training
Customer Delivery Driver - Casual
dnata catering and retail —Aeroglen QLD
- Communication skills
14d
Casual General Hand
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- On call
1d
Trainee Bus Driver - Women up front
Kinetic —Cairns QLD
- From $35.04 an hour
- Customer service
- Paid training
Delivery Driver / Store Person - Cairns (Full-Time, Mon-Fri)
Capral —Cairns QLD
- Urgently hiring
- Forklift
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
6d
Bar Supervisor
Red Rock Venues —Cairns QLD
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Customer service
- In-person
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8d
Handyperson | Outback Spirit Tours
Journey Beyond —Cairns QLD
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Facilities Coordinator
Central Queensland University —Cairns QLD
- $77,457 - $96,819 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
12d
Utility All Rounder - Townsville & Cairns Locals FIFO
Cater Care Australia / Cater Care Services —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
1d
Hospitality All-Rounders | Outback Spirit Tours
Journey Beyond —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Forklift
- Resort
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Community Support Volunteer
Enabling Pathways —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
8d
Leading Hand Estate Upkeep
Downer Group —Cairns QLD
- Contract
- Management
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
Local MR Driver
Followmont Transport —Cairns QLD
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Employee assistance program
14d
Executive Assistant Manager - Rydges Esplanade Cairns
EVT Group —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Parental leave
Carpenter
AquaticProject Solutions —Smithfield QLD
- $77,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Construction site
- Construction
Quick Apply
6d
Youth Wellbeing Program Volunteer - Kookaburra Kids Foundation
FNQ Volunteers —Cairns QLD
- 8 hour shift
- Education
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free food
Marine Auto Upholsterer / Insulator
Griffin Marine Services —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Quick Apply

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Mail Officer

Australia Post -
Bungalow QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$28.12 - $30.07 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Paid sick leave

Qualifications

Forklift Licence
Recruiting
Pallet jack

Full Job Description

General information

Name

Mail Officer

Site / Location

Cairns Delivery Centre

Ref #

12383663

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

26-May-2026

Suburb

Bungalow

State

Queensland

Work Type

Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

Permanent full-time position working 5 days, across a rotating roster
Availability required to fulfil any shift times Sunday to Friday 6am through to midnight (approx. 7hrs 30 mins per day)
As an employee, access our 'Post Perks', a variety of discounted retailer and services benefits

Help us deliver like never before

As our Mail and Parcel Sorting Officer, you’ll be working at the Mackay Mail Centre where you’ll be responsible for manually sorting mail and parcels in preparation for delivery. You’ll play a key role in supporting our delivery network, who provide a vital service to our community every single day. You’ll be working together with a friendly team of like-minded people, and your community relies on you, and it doesn’t get better than that!

A forklift licence is looked upon favourably for this job or willingness for Australia Post to upskill you and get your FL ticket.

Shift patterns will vary week to week with majority of shifts started at 4pm however need all applicants to be available across all shifts:

4am - 11:51am / 4:30am - 12:21pm/ 6am - 1:51 pm / 10:30am - 6:21pm / 4pm - 11:51pm

You’ll be

Working efficiently individually or in a team to manually sort mail and parcels as they arrive and exit the facility
Lifting and handling heavy parcels and bags of mail regularly
Assisting with loading and unloading trucks at the Delivery Centre
Working around complex machinery and equipment (training provided)
Required to use manual pallet jacks and stackers to receive and despatch large volume of mail (training provided)
On your feet for the full shift doing very physical work and often repetitive tasks
Provided initial and ongoing training with senior team members who are committed to engage and take part in your professional development

About you

You are flexible with working additional hours if required
You have a great memory, great hand/eye coordination, and excellent attention to detail
You enjoy physical work indoors and can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly
You are ok to handle parcels and packages that may contain food products and alcohol
Experience operating manual pallet jacks or stackers is advantageous but not mandatory

How we’ll deliver for you

Start on $28.12 per hour then increase to $30.07per hour after 3 months plus 12% superannuation (paid sick leave and annual leave apply) + additional 15% shift penalties will apply to most shifts
We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety
Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued and can bring their authentic self to work every day
We invest in your personal well-being, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our successful with Post Perks and more

Training and Support

At Australia Post, our training and induction programs offer support to ensure we set you up for success. You will attend an induction in your first week with our Learning and Development Team followed by a site-specific induction at your respective facility and additional online learning modules. As a new employee, you will receive one-on-one coaching, followed by regular check-ins with your Manager and Trainer to track progress, provide feedback, and discuss any support needed. We assess development at the end of each month during your probationary period, with adjustments or additional training as required. The program includes site-specific inductions and hands-on training, building employees up to full delivery capacity within six weeks. Our approach is flexible, ensuring long-term success and continuous growth.

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].

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