Australia Post has moved its support office in Melbourne from the CBD to the inner-east suburb of Burnley to reduce costs in line with its financial goals in its Post26 strategy.
The move from its longstanding home at 111 Swan Street is expected to save millions of dollars in leasing costs each year, with the support team comprising of 3000 employees.
The team will now occupy eight levels and almost 24,000 sqm of a newly constructed 11-story building at 480 Swan Street.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Enterprise Services Michael McNamara says the move opens a new chapter of Australia Post history.
“Australia Post is an organisation with deep connections to local communities and it’s been great to see the Burnley and Richmond communities welcome us into the neighbourhood,” McNamara says.
“We are proud to be working within a space with such outstanding credentials and an industry-leading Green Star rating.
“Important, this move supports our work to modernise and streamline our business under the Post26 strategy as we look to continue delivering for our customers in the future.”
The 480 Swan Street building is part of the Charter Hall Group portfolio and boasts a world-leading 6-star Green Star Design and As Built Rating the building has a 5 Star NABERS Office Energy Commitment Agreement.
Over 4500 furniture items have been refurbished, recycled or repurposed from the former Bourke Street site, including the servicing and cleaning of over 1800 office chairs, to prevent almost 30,000kg of landfill.
A one-of-a-kind stamp wall is also displayed at Australia Post’s level first floor reception and has been created from 4300 handpicked stamps.
A design team led by Hassell delivered on a ‘homely warehouse’ concept that will support the geographic range of Australia Post’s employees.
“The design accommodates the rise in video calls and flexible working, while enabling teams to simply come together in the moment,” Principal at Hassell Dan Cox says.
“The ‘homely warehouse’ concept was developed specifically to emphasise the shift from a corporate headquarters to a support centre that is ultimately just another vital part of Australia Post’s extensive network.”
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