The licensee of the LPO will write to us to inform us of the pending business sale.
We will then contact you directly to start the assignment process.
LPOs may be run solely as a Post Office or in conjunction with another business, such as a newsagency or convenience store.
LPOs must offer a range of Australia Post products and services, including mail acceptance and processing, postage stamps, money orders, bill payment and banking.
They may also offer additional products and services including mail processing and delivery, philatelic items, packaging products, stationery, gifts and Post Office Boxes.
As a licensee, you'll benefit from:
Here's the LPO model at a glance:
The most common way to become a licensee is to purchase an existing LPO.
If you're interested in purchasing an existing LPO check local newspapers, business broker listings and websites for LPOs that are advertised for sale.
If you are interested in a particular LPO, you can approach the existing licensee directly. Once you have reached an agreement to purchase an existing LPO, the existing licensee will notify us. We'll then commence the assignment / approval process.
Please note that we do not publish or hold records of all LPOs for sale as we do not act as brokers.
The licensee of the LPO will write to us to inform us of the pending business sale.
We will then contact you directly to start the assignment process.
We will advise you in writing when certain documentation is required. Types of information which may be required include:
Please also be prepared to discuss your experience, skills, strengths and weaknesses with regard to all facets of running the business.
The assignment / transfer process generally includes the following steps:
Each stage is reviewed against selection criteria before progressing to the next. The expected length of this process is 90 days.
Training and assessment consists of induction, basic, advanced and site-specific training.
This includes a combination of:
Costs for accommodation and travel during the training period are the responsibility of the prospective licensee.
All training must be completed to the required standard prior to assignment / transfer and handover of the business.
In the event that an opportunity for establishment of a new LPO becomes available, Australia Post will advertise for tenders in local newspapers.
If you'd like to be notified when a tender is released, please complete our expression of interest form.
Australia Post acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.