Structural Steel Despatch & Logistics Coordinator

Talentblue; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBlue is seeking a Despatch Coordinator in Melbourne to manage the safe, efficient dispatch of fabricated structural steel products from the Somerton facility. You will bridge production, staging, transport providers and sites, ensuring compliance with HVNL and CoR while meeting delivery schedules and quality specs.

The role is hands-on with a two-week trial, leading to a permanent contract. Shift is Monday–Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a casual rate of $45 per hour plus superannuation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in despatch/logistics/yard coord in structural steel manufacturing or heavy industrial fabrication.
• Understanding of HVNL, load restraint guidelines and CoR.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outgoing delivery schedules for structural steel components and hardware.
• Supervise staging areas and ensure correct tagging, bundling, and loading for efficient dispatch.
• Perform pre-dispatch quality checks against documents and client shop drawings.
• Coordinate yard movement with crane operators and forklift teams.
• Generate, verify and complete delivery dockets and transport documentation.
• Update production and inventory tracking systems in real time as orders are staged and dispatched.
• Enforce Zero Harm health and safety practices across the yard and staging areas.
• Manage delivery variations, delays or demurrage tracking.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Job description

TalentBlue is seeking a Despatch Coordinator in Melbourne to manage the safe, efficient dispatch of fabricated structural steel products from the Somerton facility. You will bridge production, staging, transport providers and sites, ensuring compliance with HVNL and CoR while meeting delivery schedules and quality specs.

The role is hands-on with a two-week trial, leading to a permanent contract. Shift is Monday–Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a casual rate of $45 per hour plus superannuation