Amazon Australia hires 3,000 seasonal workers for Christmas

Amazon Australia plans to hire 3,000 seasonal workers across its fulfilment centres and delivery stations nationwide ahead of the festive shopping period.

Applications are open for roles in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Newcastle, the Gold Coast, Gosford and Geelong. No previous experience is required, and workers will receive on-the-job training.

The largest share of roles is in New South Wales, with about 1,900 positions. Victoria has more than 600 openings, Queensland more than 300 and Western Australia almost 200.

The extra workers will help manage higher order volumes during the end-of-year shopping season, including major retail promotions and holiday demand. The jobs involve picking, packing and shipping customer orders from fulfilment centres and logistics sites.

The hiring push comes as retailers and logistics groups prepare for a seasonal lift in online shopping activity. Temporary recruitment is common at this time of year, as businesses expand warehouse and delivery capacity without the long-term commitment of permanent hiring.

Alongside the 3,000 seasonal jobs, Amazon will also offer thousands of Amazon Flex partner opportunities across Australia for people who want to supplement their income by delivering parcels in their own vehicles. Those roles sit outside the direct seasonal hiring intake and are aimed at people seeking more flexible work.

Michelle Theophilou, Senior HR Manager, Amazon Australia, said the roles would appeal to a broad range of applicants. "We're looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in gaining experience, learning new skills and even kick-starting their career long term at Amazon," she said.

The company is targeting people with different levels of work experience. "There is no previous experience required as we provide on-the-job training, so whether you're a university student looking to earn during study break, a retiree eager to stay connected or anyone in between, these seasonal roles offer a rewarding way to earn some money in a positive and safe environment," Theophilou said.

Path to permanent

Some seasonal workers move into permanent roles after the peak period. Amazon highlighted employee benefits attached to those jobs, including subsidised health insurance for families, life insurance, paid parental leave for full-time associates and an Amazon Prime membership.

It also pointed to internal training and its Career Choice education programme as part of its effort to retain staff and support longer-term careers in its operations network. Such measures are increasingly important in warehousing and logistics, where employers compete for staff in a labour market that can tighten sharply during peak trading periods.

One employee highlighted by Amazon, Dalma Cabrera, began as a seasonal worker before taking a permanent role as a Learning Ambassador. She now trains and supports new starters in the business.

"When I started as a seasonal worker, I didn't know what to expect. Once I got on the inside, I was really impressed by how organised everything was, especially the way people and technology worked together. The training and support I received gave me confidence to grow, and that's what led to joining the team full time.

"I now help train new starters and support them as they begin their journey at Amazon. It's incredibly rewarding to see people I trained years ago still working here and succeeding in their roles. Amazon has given me opportunities to build new skills, grow my career and meet people who have become lifelong friends. It's a diverse workplace with real opportunities to develop, and I'd encourage anyone considering a seasonal role to apply," Cabrera said.

The recruitment campaign underlines the scale of Amazon's Australian logistics footprint and the operational demands of end-of-year online shopping. With most openings concentrated in New South Wales, the intake also reflects the state's importance to the company's local fulfilment and delivery network.