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Courier ( Medium Rigid )
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Courier (Medium Rigid) role involves collecting and delivering parcels safely and on schedule using a medium rigid vehicle across assigned routes in Australia. Candidates are generally expected to hold a valid Australian medium rigid (MR) driver licence, maintain a safe driving record, and meet any required medical, background-check, and vehicle-safety standards. The role requires reliable attendance, physical ability to load and unload shipments, accurate scanning and documentation, and professional customer service. Experience in courier, transport, or delivery work is advantageous. Candidates should be safety-focused, familiar with local roads, comfortable working independently, and able to manage changing schedules while representing Federal Express Corporation professionally.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Truck drivers and warehouse staff are not on the Core Skills list; supply and distribution managers and supply chain analysts are, at AUD 79,423+.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Warehouse and driver jobs go to people who already have work rights, including working holiday makers (6 months per employer); office roles are the ones sponsored.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Logistics jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays the nomination fee and training levy (by law); visa fee AUD 4,015, paid by you or the employer |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Pay and overtime | Storage and wholesale award: night shift +30%, afternoon +15%, overtime 150% then 200%; firm deals may differ |
| Contract | Visa up to 4 years; permanent residence possible after 2 years of sponsored work (usually under 45) |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Federal Express Corporation AMEA
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation and logistics company providing express parcel delivery, freight services, supply-chain solutions, and international shipping. Its extensive network connects businesses and consumers across Australia and worldwide, supporting time-sensitive deliveries through road, air, and logistics operations. FedEx places strong emphasis on safety, service reliability, shipment visibility, and customer experience. In Australia, courier and delivery employees form an important part of the final-mile network, collecting consignments, transporting them between facilities and customers, and maintaining accurate delivery records. The company typically offers structured operational procedures, training, uniforms, and opportunities to develop within transport and logistics. Employment conditions, pay, and benefits vary by location, licence requirements, experience, and applicable workplace agreements.