Logistics Manager - South Australia

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a highly experienced Logistics Manager for a major defence infrastructure program in Adelaide. You will act as the principal logistics advisor to senior leadership, shaping methodology, sequencing and material flow across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will lead multiple logistics teams, drive continuous improvement and ensure Just-in-Time delivery while coordinating with clients, contractors and government partners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading logistics and supply chain operations on major infrastructure, transport, resources, defence or construction projects.
• Ability to operate across complex multidisciplinary environments with competing priorities.
• Experience developing and implementing logistics strategies for multidisciplinary construction programmes.
• Strong understanding of site logistics, material management and workforce mobilisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal logistics advisor to the Precinct Director and senior construction leadership.
• Influence methodology, sequencing and programme development to embed logistics requirements from the outset.
• Lead identification and resolution of strategic logistics constraints.
• Define project-wide approach to material flow, staging, storage and Just-in-Time delivery.
• Provide leadership across multiple logistics teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Integrate logistics with construction, planning, procurement, HSE, security and project controls.
• Establish governance, KPIs and reporting for logistics across the project.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost efficiency through innovative solutions.
• Represent logistics at senior project, client and government forums.

Skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

We are currently seeking a highly experienced major-project Logistics Manager to be a senior member of the project leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the principal logistics advisor to the Precinct Director and senior construction leadership.
• Influence construction methodology, sequencing and programme development to ensure logistics requirements are embedded from the outset.
• Lead the identification, escalation and resolution of strategic logistics constraints.
• Establish the project-wide approach to material flow, staging, consolidation, storage and Just-in-Time delivery.
• Provide leadership across multiple logistics teams, contractors, suppliers and work fronts.
• Integrate logistics with construction, engineering, planning, procurement, commercial, HSE, security and project controls.
• Establish performance standards, governance, KPIs and reporting for logistics across the project.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity and cost efficiency through innovative logistics solutions.
• Represent logistics at senior project, client, government and stakeholder forums where required.

About You

• Significant experience managing logistics and supply chain operations on major infrastructure, transport, resources, defence or construction projects.
• The ability to operate across complex multidisciplinary environments, manage competing priorities and establish logistics systems
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing logistics strategies that support complex, multidisciplinary construction programmes.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site logistics, material management, workforce mobilisation and supply chain coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and interfaces, including contractors, suppliers, transport operators, government authorities and client representatives.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and changing project demands.
• Commitment to safety leadership, operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.