Reach Truck & Counterbalance Forklift Driver — 2026 State Election Port Melbourne | Casual | $41 – $46 per hour | November – December 2026 | Multiple positions available

Be part of delivering the 2026 State Election HOBAN Recruitment has partnered with a government organisation to deliver the 2026 State Election. We are recruiting experienced Reach Truck and Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to support the safe and efficient movement of secure ballot materials at a central processing facility in Port Melbourne.

This is a hands-on role in a large, fast-paced warehouse environment, supporting one of the biggest logistical operations in the state. You will play an important part in ensuring election materials are received, moved and stored safely and efficiently throughout the election period.

What you'll be doing

- Operating reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts to move, lift and position pallets of election materials

- Loading and unloading deliveries of ballot materials and other consignments

- Moving stock between receiving, processing, counting and storage areas

- Stacking and storing pallets safely and efficiently in designated warehouse locations

- Supporting the movement of materials to ensure scanning and counting teams have the supplies they need

- Conducting pre-start forklift checks and reporting any faults or safety concerns

- Following strict security, chain-of-custody and site safety procedures

- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment

- Working closely with warehouse teams, supervisors and other forklift operators

- Assisting with general warehouse duties as required

The assignment

- Assignment window: 2 November – 13 December 2026

- Duration: Approximately 6 weeks, supporting the election operation

- Pay rate: $38.89 – $43.55 per hour, depending on the applicable rate and shift

- Shifts: Rotating morning, afternoon and overnight shifts

- Roster: Shift work, including some weekends

- Overtime: Available,



depending on operational requirements

- Location: Port Melbourne, VIC

- Training and induction: Required before commencing your first shift

You must be comfortable working rotating shifts across mornings, afternoons and overnight periods. Some weekend work and overtime will be available, providing an prospect to earn additional income.

Please note that you will need to be available for the assignment period and able to work the roster offered.

GETTING TO SITE — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING There is NO parking at the site. You must not drive to, or attempt to park at, the facility.

A free shuttle bus operates between Southern Cross Station and the site for every shift. Workers are strongly encouraged to use this service. Public transport to Southern Cross Station, followed by the shuttle, is the intended way to travel to work.

Taxi or rideshare directly to the site is the only other option.

Shuttle travel time sits outside your rostered start and finish times and is unpaid. Please factor this into your travel arrangements before accepting a roster.

What we're looking for

- Previous experience operating reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts
- A current and valid Australian forklift licence (LF)

- Confidence operating forklifts in a busy warehouse or distribution environment

- Experience moving, stacking and positioning palletised stock safely
- A strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures and forklift operating practices
- The ability to follow instructions, procedures and site security requirements
- A reliable, safety-conscious approach and strong attention to detail




- The ability to work independently and as part of a large team

- Flexibility to work rotating morning, afternoon and overnight shifts

- Availability for some weekend work and overtime as required

Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution or large-scale operational environments will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements Forklift licence: You must hold a current and valid Australian LF forklift licence and have practical experience operating reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts.

National Police Check: Every worker on this assignment must complete a National Police Check and receive a satisfactory result before being placed on site. HOBAN will arrange this as part of onboarding. You cannot commence work without clearance.

Availability: You must be available throughout the assignment period from 2 November to 13 December 2026 and be willing to work rotating morning, afternoon and overnight shifts, including some weekends.

Right to work: You must have valid working rights in Australia. Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens and visa holders are welcome to apply, provided their visa permits this work. Evidence of working rights will be required.

Age: You must be 18 years or older.

Transport: You must be able to travel to and from Port Melbourne via the free shuttle, public transport, taxi or rideshare. There is no parking at the site.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [email protected] or visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.

📌 Forklift Driver (Port Melbourne)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Port Melbourne