Strategic Logistics Lead – Defence Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Logistics Manager to join our AUKUS team in Adelaide. You will lead development and execution of logistics strategies that support safe, efficient construction delivery across major projects, coordinating site movements, access, transport and laydown areas.

You will manage multiple stakeholders, drive continuous improvement in safety and productivity, and ensure alignment with project requirements and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing logistics and supply chain operations on major infrastructure, transport, resources, defence or construction projects.
• Experience developing and implementing logistics strategies for complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of site logistics, material management and workforce mobilisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project logistics strategies to support the safe, efficient and timely delivery of construction activities.
• Manage all site logistics operations, including material movements, workforce access, transport coordination, laydown areas, storage facilities and site establishment requirements.
• 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 the planning and execution of workforce mobilisation, site access arrangements and operational logistics across multiple work fronts.
• Develop and maintain logistics management plans, traffic management plans and supporting procedures to meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with project teams and supply chain partners to optimise logistics performance and construction productivity.
• Monitor logistics performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety and certainty of delivery.

Skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Planning and problem-solving

Operational excellence

Education

Diploma/degree in logistics or equivalent

Job description

Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Logistics Manager to join our AUKUS team in Adelaide. You will lead development and execution of logistics strategies that support safe, efficient construction delivery across major projects, coordinating site movements, access, transport and laydown areas.

You will manage multiple stakeholders, drive continuous improvement in safety and productivity, and ensure alignment with project requirements and regulatory standards.