Cold Storage Systems Implementation Lead

AustraCold; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AustraCold in Melbourne seeks a Systems Implementation Manager to lead planning, deployment and optimisation of cold storage tech across our facilities. You will manage complex system implementations with minimal disruption to logistics, driving efficiency and innovation in warehousing and distribution infrastructure.

You will coordinate with operations, IT and vendors, develop timelines, perform QA, train staff and ensure compliance with cold chain standards, reporting to the Head of

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in systems implementation, preferably in cold storage or warehousing.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale technology implementations.
• Strong knowledge of WMS or inventory systems; Carton Cloud highly desirable.
• Experience with cold chain systems and temperature monitoring is a plus.
• Excellent project management and communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system implementation projects—planning, scoping, resourcing, stakeholder mgmt.
• Integrate new systems with existing cold storage, inventory, and distribution tech.
• Create implementation timelines and risk mitigation to minimise disruption.
• Coordinate with operations, IT, warehouse teams, and external vendors.
• Conduct testing and QA to ensure performance and compliance standards.
• Provide training and change management support to staff during transitions.
• Monitor post-implementation system performance and identify optim. opportunities.
• Prepare detailed documentation and status reports for senior management.

Skills

System implementations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Supply chain knowledge

Cold storage logistics

IT/Engineering literacy

Change management

Education

Tertiary IT/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

Carton Cloud

WMS / inventory systems

Cloud-based logistics platforms

Job description

AustraCold in Melbourne seeks a Systems Implementation Manager to lead planning, deployment and optimisation of cold storage tech across our facilities. You will manage complex system implementations with minimal disruption to logistics, driving efficiency and innovation in warehousing and distribution infrastructure.

You will coordinate with operations, IT and vendors, develop timelines, perform QA, train staff and ensure compliance with cold chain standards, reporting to the Head of