Shift Production Manager

Help us deliver like never before 
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  

About the opportunity 

Our Brisbane Parcel Facility (BPF) is one of the largest and most dynamic operational sites in the Australia Post network. We’re looking for a Shift Production Manager to help lead the way in creating a high-performance culture, where safety, service, and people are front and centre. You’ll be joining a collaborative, experienced leadership team that’s focused on continuous improvement, employee engagement, and delivering best-in-class service outcomes.

What you’ll deliver with us

As the BPF Shift Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and coordinating the operational performance of your designated shift. You’ll play a key role in achieving service targets, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment. Reporting directly to the Facility Manager, you'll work closely with facility leaders, production teams, and support functions to manage day-to-day operations and enable long-term success.

You’ll also

• Oversee end-to-end shift operations to ensure production targets and service standards are met
• Champion safety by leading initiatives, embedding safe work practices, and proactively addressing risk
• Analyse production data to identify opportunities for improvement and lead the implementation of optimisation strategies

About you 

You’re a confident leader with a natural ability to motivate large teams and build strong relationships across all levels of the business. You thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and have a proven track record of delivering outcomes through your people. You bring a strong sense of accountability, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to lead through change with empathy and integrity.

You’ll also need

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a complex production, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, diverse teams (100+), ideally in unionised environments
• Strong knowledge of safety leadership principles, operational planning, and industrial relations
• Experience managing shift transitions, handling escalations, and making timely, informed decisions
• A tertiary qualification in Management, Logistics, or a related discipline is desirable

How we’ll deliver for you

• A supportive team culture that values safety, inclusivity, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to develop your leadership capability in a national, enterprise-scale organisation
• A genuine focus on work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives tailored to operational environments

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 ***************@auspost.com.au