Australia Post has told its workers 900 jobs will go as part of a restructure that will split its post and parcel businesses.Australia Post has confirmed 900 jobs will be cut in the restructure. 
As fewer people post letters, and losses in that part of the business mount, the Government-owned company is planning to operate its retail, mail and communications services under the Australia Post brand, and its parcel post and express mail services under the StarTrack courier banner.
Australia Post says the changes will result in a leaner administration, with 900 managerial and support positions going over the next year, mostly from its head office in Melbourne.
Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Australia Post job cuts: Postal service confirms 900 jobs will go as part of restructure | ABC Radio Australia.
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