Open here to start
your exciting and
rewarding career
Where to go for more information:
You can get more information on careers and find key contacts from these websites:
• Victorian Transport & Logistics Industry Round Table –
www.supplychainvictoria.com.au/interactivetools/careers
• The Logistics Information and Navigation Centre (LINC) – www.the-linc.com.au
• TDT Victoria – www.tdtvictoria.org.au
• Australian Logistics Council (ALC) – www.austlogistics.com.au
• Transport & Logistics Skills Council – www.tlisc.com.au
Transport, Logistics
and Supply Chain
• Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management – http://ilscm.vu.edu.au
• Transportal – www.transportal.com.au/lenya/tlp/live/index.html
• Careers at Sea – www.careersatsea.com.au
The Industry
Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain is a
large and diverse industry with a wide range of
functions from ordering, transporting, receiving,
storing and distributing merchandise within
Australia and overseas to planning, arranging,
controlling and tracking the movement of goods
for customers.
A ‘supply chain’ is the system of organisations,
people, technology, activities, information and
resources involved in moving a good or service
from a supplier to their customer.
Careers in Transport, Logistics
and Supply Chain
A map to guide your career direction
The Transport and Logistics industry can offer you a variety of exciting career
and job opportunities which are highlighted in this map. You will find a range of
career pathways available across and between industry sectors, links between
various jobs and indicators of:
• entry points into the industry;
• qualification levels;
• training requirements;
• salary ranges; and
• movement between sectors to further explore career options.
This is a map to assist you in making career and pathway development choices.
Please note: the quoted salaries and qualification levels are only indicative.
All of these vary significantly depending on the size and type of the employment
organisation and their operational environment. You should seek further specific
information before choosing any career or pathway options.
Every organisation is dependent on logistics and supply chain to function.
Hospitals, restaurants, manufacturers, tourist operators, banks, mining
companies and farms all need to use logistics expertise and services in their
day to day functioning. Careers in transport, logistics and supply chain can
be found not only within businesses that deliver traditional services such as
transport, distribution, freight forwarding, customs brokering, warehousing,
rail, aviation and stevedoring, but can also be found within companies such
as manufacturers, exporters, importers, wholesalers and retailers. As you
can see there are many exciting opportunities in transport, logistics and supply
chain and this Career Map is designed to give you a quick snapshot into the
types of careers, qualifications and salaries that you can expect.
Careers
Qualification Level
Indicative Salary Range
$30,000
$45,000
$60,000
$75,000
$90,000
$105,000 $120,000 $135,000 $150,000 $165,000 $180,000 $195,000
Logistics and Supply Chain
Supply Chain Director
Post Graduate
200+
Supply Chain / Logistics General Manager
Post Graduate
200+
Supply Chain Manager
Post Graduate
Supply Chain / Logistics Systems Architect
Post Graduate
Supply Chain / Logistics Implementation & IT
Post Graduate
Logistics Manager
Degree
Supply Chain/Logistics Analyst
Degree
200+
Planning and Scheduling
Operations Manager
Diploma / Degree
Demand Manager
Diploma / Degree
Inventory Manager
Diploma / Degree
Demand / Inventory Planner
Diploma / Degree
Procurement and Purchasing
Director / GM Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Post Graduate
Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager
Post Graduate
Contracts Manager
Degree
Purchasing Manager
Degree
Category / Commodity Manager
Diploma / Degree
Procurement Analyst
Diploma / Degree
Senior Buyer
Diploma / Degree
Originated by T&L Industry Round Table. © State of Victoria, June 2009.
Published by the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development.
121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN CAREER MAP
Transport & Logistics (T&L) Industry
JUNE 2009
Careers
Qualification Level
Indicative Salary Range
$30,000
$45,000
$60,000
$75,000
$90,000
$105,000 $120,000 $135,000 $150,000 $165,000 $180,000 $195,000
Management
General Manager
Post Graduate / Degree
National Manager
Degree
State Manager
Degree
200+
Sales
Sales Director
Degree
200+
National Sales Manager
Degree
200+
State Sales Manager
Degree
Contract Account Manager
Diploma / Degree
Business Development Manager
Diploma / Degree
Account Executive
Diploma / Degree
Marketing Manager
Diploma / Degree
Sales and Marketing Analyst
Diploma Customer Service
Call Centre Director
Diploma / Degree
Client Relationship Manager
Diploma
Call Centre Manager
Diploma
Freight Forwarding
Freight Forwarding Manager
Diploma
Freight Scheduler
Certificate IV
Customs Brokers
Customs Manager
Diploma / Licence
Customs Broker
Certificate IV / Licence
Stevedoring
Operations Superintendent
Degree
Equipment Controller
Certificate IV / Diploma
Shift Supervisor
Certificate III / IV
Vessel Planner
Certificate III / IV
Yard Planner
Certificate III / IV
Crane Driver / Straddle Driver
Licence/Certificate II / III
Maritime/Sea
Ship Master
Advanced Diploma / Licence
Marine Pilot
Advanced Diploma / Licence
Marine Engineer
Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Licence
Deck Officer
Certificate IV
Ship Planner
Diploma
Integrated Rating
Certificate III
Air
Operations Manager
Diploma / Assoc Degree / Licence
Duty Supervisor
Diploma / Degree / Licence
Load Supervisor
Certificate IV / Licence
Load Assembly Officer
Certificate III / Licence
Documentation Clerk
Certificate II / Licence
Leading Hand / Storeman
Certificate III / IV
Rail
Terminal Manager
Diploma
Train Controller
Diploma
Terminal Operator
Diploma
Train Planner
Certificate VI
Train Driver
Certificate VI
Road
Line-Haul Manager / Controller
Diploma / Degree
Site / Depot Manager
Certificate IV / Diploma
B Double Driver Licence/Multi Combination
Semi Driver
Licence/Heavy Combination
Bus and Light Commercial Driver
Licence/Medium Rigid
Warehousing and Distribution
State / National Distribution Manager
Post Graduate
Distribution Centre Manager
Diploma / Degree
Distribution Analyst
Degree
Warehouse Manager
Diploma / Degree
Inventory Manager
Diploma / Degree
Inventory Analyst
Diploma
Stock / Inventory Controller
Diploma
Import / Export Officer
Diploma
Forklift Driver
Licence