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Delivery Driver
CourierDriver (Delivery) )



Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Delivering packages to a company
Delivering packages to a company


Delivery drivers use light vans, cars, utilities, motor bikes, scooters and bicycles to pick up and deliver goods, usually over short distances. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Delivery drivers may perform the following tasks:

  • drive the vehicle into position for loading or unloading
  • assist with loading or unloading to make sure goods are correctly stowed
  • check loading documents
  • plan the shortest delivery route and drive the vehicle to the destination
  • use a two-way radio, and possibly data screens in some vehicles, to keep in contact with the depot or base
  • arrange unloading and obtain a receipt for goods delivered
  • handle cash and give correct change to customers
  • report vehicle maintenance needs
  • hand-deliver goods.

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Learning Area Physical Education  
Work Demand Including driving  
Including physical effort  
Including reading or writing  
Including sitting for long periods  
Work Field Transport and Storage  
Work Interest Practical or Mechanical  
Persuading or Service  
Skill Level Semi-skilled Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Some delivery drivers are employed on a sub-contract basis and provide their own vehicles. Motorcycle and bicycle couriers nearly always provide their own transport. Some delivery drivers wear a uniform.

Personal Requirements

  • trustworthy and reliable
  • able to gain a thorough knowledge of city and suburban streets
  • good communication skills and some mathematical ability
  • safe driving record.

Related Industries

Road Transport
Transport Support Services

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Delivery Drivers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Delivery Drivers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Drivers and Transport for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Driving Instructor
Leaflet and Newspaper Deliverer
Postal Employee
Waterside Worker

Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Delivery Drivers

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 6,507 18.7
$400 - $599 9,787 28.1
$600 - $799 10,334 29.7
$800 - $999 5,819 16.7
Less than $400 2,389 6.9


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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Delivery Drivers

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Full-time 845
Part-time 279


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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Australian Trucking Association
Service SA Call Centre
Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council
Transport Workers' Union of Australia (NSW/ACT)
Transport Workers' Union of Australia (QLD)
Transport Workers' Union of Australia (SA/NT)
Transport Workers' Union of Australia (VIC/TAS)
Transport Workers' Union of Australia (WA)

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Completing delivery reports
Completing delivery reports

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