Amazon Australia has launched a national hiring blitz, looking to bring in hundreds of extra workers to pick, pack and ship orders ahead of the frantic holiday season.
The retail giant is aiming to fill 1800 positions across its fulfilment centres and logistic sites, with applications now open in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Gosford and Geelong.
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No experience is required and pay starts at $32.64, with extra for working nights, early mornings and weekends.
Amazon HR manager Michelle Theophilou said the jobs could work for uni students, retirees and anyone in between.
“There is no previous experience required as we provide on-the-job training, so we are just looking for enthusiastic people to sign up for a seasonal role,” Theophilou said.
The openings will help Amazon keep on top of Black Friday and Cyber Monday orders, when Australians spend billions, Amazon’s sale event Prime Big Deal Days and the rush of the festive season.
While seasonal, the company said the roles can open the door to permanent employment.
It comes after Australia Post kicked off a recruitment drive for an extra 3500 workers needed between October and Christmas, a period last year when more than 100 million parcels were delivered.
The delivery service predicts even more will be sent in 2025.
The seasonal roles include forklift operators, van and truck drivers, and parcel sorters.
And with just 99 days until Christmas, there is a country-wide call out for Santas.
Scene to Believe is looking for 600 people to don the famous red and white suit in shopping centres and markets, while a further 1900 seasonal team members are needed as elves.
“With flexible hours, great pay and a guaranteed dose of festive spirit, the Santa character role is ideal for retirees, grandparents, teachers, coaches and even travellers looking for something fun and meaningful over the holiday season,” Scene to Believe managing director Stefan Hutton said.
According to a recent report from job platform Seek, 52 per cent of Australians are weighing up taking on another job.
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