Defence Infrastructure Logistics Lead (SA)

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months paid parental leave

Volunteering leave

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead site logistics for Australia’s largest defense infrastructure program. You will design strategies, coordinate material movements, and supervise workforce mobilisations to support complex construction activities.

You will collaborate with construction teams, suppliers and authorities, delivering safe, on-time outcomes while driving continuous improvement and compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing logistics on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience developing logistics strategies for multidisciplinary programs.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of project logistics strategies to support safe, efficient delivery of construction activities.
• Manage all site logistics operations, including material movements, workforce access, transport coordination, laydown areas and site establishment.
• Coordinate logistics interfaces between construction teams, suppliers, subcontractors, transport providers, client representatives and external stakeholders.
• Oversee supply chain planning and delivery activities to ensure materials, plant and equipment are available to meet programme requirements.
• Lead workforce mobilisation planning and site access arrangements across multiple work fronts.
• Develop and maintain logistics management and traffic management plans to meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with project teams and partners to optimise logistics performance.
• Monitor logistics performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain coordination

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Safety leadership

Construction logistics

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead site logistics for Australia’s largest defense infrastructure program. You will design strategies, coordinate material movements, and supervise workforce mobilisations to support complex construction activities.

You will collaborate with construction teams, suppliers and authorities, delivering safe, on-time outcomes while driving continuous improvement and compliance with project requirements.