Team Lead/ Leading Hand

Hoban; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoban is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to guide a busy operation from October through December, overseeing day-to-day warehouse activities, staff coordination and inventory control. The role is hands-on, with emphasis on safety and timely dispatch of sensitive materials.

From October in Tullamarine to Port Melbourne from November, you’ll work rotating shifts, including early mornings, with a Monday–Friday schedule and radio-silent nights for some sessions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Team Leader, Leading Hand or Supervisor
• Mandatory forklift licence
• Current driver’s licence or access to own vehicle
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations
• Coordinate and support warehouse staff
• Oversee receipt, storage, movement, tracking and dispatch of materials
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock control
• Ensure chain-of-custody requirements are followed
• Keep operations organised and on schedule
• Support a safe, efficient and productive warehouse environment
• Hands-on material-handling and warehouse activities

Skills

Forklift licence

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Election Warehouse Team Lead / Leading Hand $60+ per hour | Tullamarine - Port Melbourne | 5 October – 24 December

We’re looking for experienced Warehouse Team Leads / Leading Hands to join the CAS+ team for a busy operational period from October through to December.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll help keep warehouse operations running smoothly, lead a team and ensure the safe and accurate movement of sensitive materials.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations
• Coordinating and supporting warehouse staff
• Overseeing the receipt, storage, movement, tracking and dispatch of materials
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock control
• Ensuring chain‑of‑custody requirements are followed
• Keeping operations organised and on schedule
• Supporting a safe, efficient and productive warehouse environment
• Taking a hands‑on approach to warehouse and material‑handling activities
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am – 4:00pm

Hours & Location October – Tullamarine

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am – 4:00pm

From November – Port Melbourne

The operation will move to rotating shifts:

• AM: 7:00am – 3:30pm
• PM: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• Night: 11:00pm – 7:00am

The role runs through to 24 December.

What We’re Looking For You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Team Leader, Leading Hand or Supervisor
• Mandatory forklift licence
• Current driver's licence
• Your own reliable vehicle
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts during the peak period

This Is a Hands‑On Role You’ll need to be physically fit and comfortable with:

• Lifting and moving materials
• Pushing and handling equipment
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Being active throughout your shift
• Performing regular physical warehouse duties

Ready to lead a team and get stuck in?

If you have the experience, forklift licence and availability, we’d love to hear from you.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at ***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.