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Armed Forces Post Office (APO) Clerk

Alice Springs, AUS; Alice Springs; Alice Springs,; Australia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented APO Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential clerical support to the Postmaster and contribute to the smooth operation of the APO (Army Post Office). Your responsibilities will include sorting and distributing mail, processing outgoing correspondence, and ensuring compliance with postal regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.

_Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance._

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sort and distribute personal and official mail.
  • Verify outgoing mail for proper postage, address, and endorsements.
  • Collect and process letter mail from the drop box.
  • Bundle and label sorted mail for proper routing.
  • Ensure timely documentation and dispatch of mail.
  • Redirect and forward mail to personnel
  • Serve as the APO Finance Clerk, including managing postage stock.
  • Apply postal and regulations for mail sent to the US and abroad.
  • Provide clerical support coverage throughout APO operational hours.
  • Ensure compliance with OASIS policies, directives, and reporting requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Postmaster or Support Services Manager.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Manage inventory levels and cash flows
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction
  • Develop customer requests through the process regulation

Technical Competencies:

  • Ability to effectively operate and use Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word).
  • Ability to operate in a front desk customer service manner.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a safe and professional manner.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
  • Uphold the Code of Conduct and adhere to Program and Department Policies.

Leadership Competencies:

  • Presence with staff, customers, and management.
  • Ability to take the lead and direct staff as necessary.

Management Competencies:

  • Organizing and managing tasks.
  • Delegation of tasks.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To:

  • Postmaster

Supervision Of:

  • On-Site Service Manager

Internal Relationships:

  • On-Site Service
  • Custodial FAM
  • Service Support Center
  • Logistics Service Team
  • Maintenance Support Team

External Relationships:

  • HLS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Essential:

  • Cash Handling knowledge

Desirable:

  • SAP Experience
  • Associate (or Higher) in Management

TICKETS AND LICENSES:

Minimum Essential:

  • Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE:

  • Proven experience in postal services, logistics, or a related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs (32kg)
  • Ability to stand for 4 hours

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a US Secret clearance (or Australian equivalent).

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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