Logistics Manager

Nacap; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Projects: Work on significant AU

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Employee Referral Program

Discounts Program

Market Competitive Remuneration

Flexibility and wellbeing

Novated Leasing

Outstanding Company Culture

Job summary

Nacap is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to establish and lead its project logistics capability in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Based in Melbourne, you will shape strategy, systems, and teams to support major energy and infrastructure projects from tender through to close-out, coordinating across sites in Australia and PNG.

You will manage dispersed teams, optimize freight and customs operations, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of international logistics and supply chain experience with a freight forwarder or logistics provider, a construction, resources or oil and gas company, or in large-scale defence logistics.
• Minimum 5 years in a team leadership or people management role.
• Experience supporting major construction, infrastructure or resource projects, including managing freight forwarders and heavy plant movements.
• Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), with working knowledge of freight tracking / ERP systems, MS Office and Incoterms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a dispersed logistics team across Brisbane, Lae, Port Moresby and project sites
• Develop logistics strategies and execution plans from tender through to mobilisation and close-out
• Be the single point of contact for projects on logistics performance, escalating critical-path delays early
• Manage freight forwarders and service providers, including negotiation, agreements and KPIs
• Oversee customs (including PNG), quarantine, dangerous goods and insurer requirements, along with logistics tracking, reporting and freight cost control
• Build logistics governance, SOPs and continuous improvement across the function

Skills

Logistics leadership

Freight forwarding

Supply chain management

Incoterms

People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in logistics or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Freight tracking

Job description

At Nacap, we are a multi-disciplinary constructor of energy infrastructure delivering some of the region's most significant projects. As Australia's energy sector evolves, we continue to expand into new markets and technologies, creating an opportunity for an experienced logistics leader to shape how projects are supplied, mobilised and delivered across our business.

Company Description

At Nacap, we are a multi-disciplinary constructor of energy infrastructure delivering some of the region's most significant projects. As Australia's energy sector evolves, we continue to expand into new markets and technologies, creating an opportunity for an experienced logistics leader to shape how projects are supplied, mobilised and delivered across our business.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead Nacap's project logistics capability during an exciting period of growth and diversification. As a newly created role, you'll have the autonomy to develop the strategy, systems, standards and team that will support major energy and infrastructure projects across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

We are seeking to appoint a Logistics Manager (initial max-term contract) based in Melbourne, reporting to the Operations Manager, Procurement & Logistics.

You will lead logistics across our projects in Australia and Papua New Guinea, ensuring the safe, compliant, cost-effective and timely movement of materials, plant, equipment and personnel from tender through to project close-out.

In this role you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a dispersed logistics team across Brisbane, Lae, Port Moresby and project sites
• Develop logistics strategies and execution plans from tender through to mobilisation and close-out
• Be the single point of contact for projects on logistics performance, escalating critical-path delays early
• Manage freight forwarders and service providers, including negotiation, agreements and KPIs
• Oversee customs (including PNG), quarantine, dangerous goods and insurer requirements, along with logistics tracking, reporting and freight cost control
• Build logistics governance, SOPs and continuous improvement across the function

What do you bring?

In addition to the above, we require an individual with:

• Minimum 10 years’ international logistics and supply chain experience with a freight forwarder or logistics provider, a construction, resources or oil and gas company, or in large-scale defence logistics
• Minimum 5 years in a team leadership or people management role
• Experience supporting major construction, infrastructure or resource projects, including managing freight forwarders and heavy plant movements
• Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), with working knowledge of freight tracking / ERP systems, MS Office and Incoterms
• Valid Australian passportand ability to obtain PNG entry requirements, and willingness to travel to project sites in Australia and PNG
• Highly regarded: extensive PNG and remote project logistics experience and experience establishing logistics SOPs

What’s in it for you?

At Nacap, we’re not just another construction company, below are some of the many supports and benefits we offer;

• Major Projects: Work on significant Australian and PNG resources and energy projects for tier-one clients
• Career Growth Opportunities: A newly created leadership role with scope extending to future Australian projects, including wind farm developments
• Generous Employee Referral Program: Refer talent and earn a bonus
• Discounts Program: Access everyday savings at over 400 retailers.
• Market Competitive Remuneration: We value your expertise and contribution.
• Flexibility and wellbeing: We understand the importance of a work-life balance.
• Novated Leasing: A cost-effective way to acquire and run the car of your choice
• Outstanding Company Culture: Join a social and supportive environment.

Additional Information

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency and or unlimited working rights.

Nacap is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees where we can be our authentic selves.

Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Please note that Nacap does not accept any unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies, and no recruitment fee is payable without an approved services agreement in place. Please do not submit any resumes or candidate profiles to other employees of Nacap, as all recruitment is managed by the People and Culture team.