Prior to the hectic holiday season, Australia Post and Amazon are offering thousands of employment opportunities.
Australia Post seeks 6,000 new permanent and casual team members across all states and territories for a variety of positions.
Employers are extending special invitations to recent graduates and senior citizens to join for the holiday season.
Australia Post seeks 6,000 new permanent and casual team members across all states and territories for a variety of positions.
Susan Davies, executive general manager of people and culture, stated, “We guarantee shifts for the upcoming peak season and pay competitively for a variety of positions, many of which require no prior experience.”
Amazon is also seeking 2,000 temporary employees and anticipates a surge in online buying throughout the holiday season.
It hopes to have all 2,000 of its temporary employees in place by November 25, which is Black Friday.
In Australia, positions would be available at Amazon’s fulfilment sites and logistical operations.
The positions would include picking, packing, and shipping consumer purchases.
For the holiday season, employers are requesting school leavers and seniors in particular to join their teams.
Mindy Espidio-Garcia, director of operations for Amazon Australia, stated, ‘Seasonal roles are great for those who want something short-term, such as students on summer break, while flexible opportunities are ideal for those who want to earn around their existing schedule or are seeking an additional income stream.’
Amazon also offers employment opportunities through its Amazon Flex program, which allows individuals to deliver products using their own vehicles