Career Options

What are my interests?

Exploring your interests is the first step in discovering a rewarding career in logistics, transport, and supply chain. Whether you’re passionate about technology, people, planning, or movement, there’s a wide range of opportunities across sectors.

Aviation

Explore careers in:

  • Royal Air Force, Piloting, Cabin Crew, Airport Operations, Ground Handling, Passenger Services, Aviation Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, ICT, Marketing, Cargo, Procurement, Stores, Supply Chain, Travel & Tourism

Driving

Roles include:

  • Coach and Bus Driving, Heavy Vehicle Driving (Lorry, Van), Train Driving, Taxi and Chauffeur Services, Roadside Assistance, Forklift Operation, Courier Services

Defence Forces

Pathways in:

  • Army, Navy, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Reserves

Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

Opportunities in:

  • Tech Support, Equipment Servicing, Software Development, Customer Service, ICT Sales, IT Management, Training, Data Analysis, System Design, ICT Consulting, Administration, Database Management, Smart Courier Technology

Manufacturing Logistics

Careers in:

  • Planning, Financial Analysis, Logistics Management, Customer Service, ICT, Systems Organisation, R&D, Environmental Planning, Product Design, Cost Control

Outsourcing & Third-Party Logistics

Roles include:

  • Business Development, Project Management, Warehouse & Transport Operations, Fleet Management, Sales, Systems Design & Implementation, Procurement, Contract & Customer Management, Finance, Communications

Passenger Transport

Work in:

  • Bus, Rail, Air, and Sea Services, Operations Management, Transport Planning, Financial Control, Recruitment, Marketing, Public Relations

Ports & Inland Waterways

Careers include:

  • Ferry & Cruise Operations, Cargo & Freight Handling, Warehousing, Catering, Dock Policing, Customs & Excise, Civil Engineering, Heritage and Environmental Advising, Maintenance & Patrol Services

Procurement

Opportunities in:

  • Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Finance, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Risk & Contract Management, Communication & Negotiation

Rail Transport

Work in:

  • Rail Engineering, Customer Relations, Train Operations, Train Design & Manufacturing, Planning & Management, Technical Support

Shipping & Maritime

Explore careers in:

  • Navy, Merchant Shipping, Leisure Boating, Watersports, Ports & Shipyards, Boat Building, Coastguard, Marine Research, Ship Repair, Naval Architecture, Marine Insurance, Exploration, Maritime Law & Finance

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

Careers in:

  • Planning, Operations, Sales, Marketing, ICT, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Inventory Control, Contract & Reverse Logistics, E-commerce, Environmental Management

Transport Management

Roles include:

  • Operations, Vehicle Engineering, Industrial Design, R&D, Customer Service, Marketing, ICT, HSE, Strategic Planning, Vehicle Maintenance

Transport Planning

Work in:

  • Transport System Planning, Environmental Analysis, Infrastructure Design, Operational Management, Technology Development

Warehousing

Career opportunities in:

  • Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Administration, Customer Service, Storekeeping, Sales

Career Pathways

Click the Career Pathways link to find more about the qualifications and training required for roles in these sectors.

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