Find Work
How to make money as a courier?
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There a a few key steps to get there, so read below to learn how.
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To purchase a vehicle you need finance. To get finance you need work ready to go. In most cases courier companies can provide you with a work letter which outlines the typical hours available to you, the weekly income potential to earn and that there is work waiting for you if you find a suitable vehicle. Search the courier companies online for details but you will need the following:
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ABN
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Drivers licence
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Medicare Card
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Work letter from potential employer
There are three main methods to find work as a Courier Driver
Recruitment companies
Recruitment companies can be a useful resource for courier companies and drivers. Here are some reasons why using a recruitment company for courier driving might be beneficial.
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Access to direct hiring by Courier Companies
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Expertise in hiring
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Time-saving
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Reduced risk: Find the right placement for you
Employment websites
Using an employment website can be a convenient and efficient way to search for courier work for several reasons:
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Access to a large number of job listings
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Easy application process
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Notifications and alerts
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Information and resources provided to help you find the right job
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Direct to companies
Going directly to a courier company when looking for courier work can be beneficial for several reasons:
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Access to company-specific job opportunities
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Ability to make a personal connection
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Opportunity to ask questions and gather information
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Possibility of a more competitive pay
Courier associations offer practical benefits that help drivers find work, stay insured, and operate confidently. The below are some benefits you could get from joining a courier association:
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Work opportunities
They connect drivers with member courier companies that regularly need subcontractors, making it easier to secure consistent delivery work.
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Relevant, affordable insurance
Members can access insurance tailored for courier work, including commercial vehicle, public liability, goods-in-transit, and income protection. These options are often cheaper and more suitable than standard policies.
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Clear guidance and support
Associations provide straightforward information on contracts, compliance, and operating requirements. Some also offer help with resolving payment or contract issues.
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Professional credibility
Membership shows you’re properly insured and operating to industry standards, which can help you secure and keep reliable courier contracts.
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Needing a bit more help finding work?
Join a courier association.
POAAL is a long-established national association that supports post-office licensees, mail contractors, and courier owner-drivers. For couriers, it offers insurance solutions, industry resources, contract-driving guidance, and a formal membership network, making it easier to operate safely and legally under contract or independently.
CAWA is a Western-Australia regional courier-industry association that supports subcontract drivers, courier companies, and clients. For subcontract drivers, it ensures fair contracts, timely payment, courier-specific insurance, access to consistent work, and practical guidance on what’s required to work as a courier in Perth.
​See below for 2 active courier associations, or click the titles to visit their websites:
Resource Centre
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Recruitment Companies
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Drake International
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Drive hire
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Simply hired
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Action Workforce
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Cornerstone HR
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Programmed Skilled Workforce
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Adecco
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Employment Websites
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Seek
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Indeed
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Jora
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Adzuna
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CareerOne
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Gumtree
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Direct to Companies
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Direct Couriers
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Toll Group
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CTI Express
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Couriers Please
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Capital Transport
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Kings Transport
