Amazon Australia plans to onboard 1800 seasonal workers across its Australian fulfilment centres and logistics sites ahead of the holiday season.

Prime Big Deal Days marks the first event on the Christmas sales calendar, ahead of Black Friday in November, and is a celebration of Prime membership. This year, Prime Big Deal Days will run for longer than ever before, with seven whole days of deals kicking off just after midnight 7 October and wrapping up at 11:59pm on 13 October.

To assist with Prime Big Deal Days and other major sales like Black Friday, Amazon says it’s searching for enthusiastic people to help pick, pack and ship customer orders, ensuring shoppers receive their deliveries on time, ahead of the holidays.

Amazon’s seasonal roles are across all of its Australian fulfilment centres and logistics sites, with applications now open in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Gosford and Geelong, and no previous experience is required.

“There is no previous experience required as we provide on-the-job training, so we are just looking for enthusiastic people to sign up for a seasonal role. These roles are a great way to gain experience, learn new skills and even kick-start a long-term career at Amazon,” says Amazon Australia Senior HR Manager Michelle Theophilou.

“Whether you’re a university student looking to earn during study breaks, a retiree eager to stay connected or anyone in between, these roles offer a rewarding way to earn some money in a positive and safe environment.”

Seasonal roles can open the door to permanent employment opportunities at Amazon. Permanent positions offer employee benefits including free life insurance and subsidised health insurance for the entire family.

Alongside the 1800 seasonal workers that Amazon will onboard, the company has created and onboarded more than 1500 permanent roles this year across its operational network.