Warehousing & Logistics Manager

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

As Austal Defence Australia seeks a Warehouse and Logistics Manager to plan, establish and set up new warehouse facilities to support ship construction, including layout, racking, equipment, flow, systems readiness, recruitment and training.

After launch, you’ll oversee ongoing warehouse operations, inventory, inbound/outbound logistics, distribution networks and compliance with HSEQ and Defence regulations, while developing a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' warehousing and logistics experience in marine/defence.
• Experience in ERP environments.
• Ability to build rapport with internal customers and influence outcomes.
• Tertiary qualifications in warehousing/logistics (desirable).
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and mobilise warehouse facilities, including layout, racking, equipment and processes.
• Manage safe, compliant warehouse operations and Defence policies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing warehousing and logistics team.
• Oversee inventory management: receiving, inspection, storage, stock control, replenishment, dispatch.
• Plan inbound/outbound logistics and ensure accurate documentation and transport.
• Establish and manage distribution centres and networks.
• Monitor performance: safety, productivity, stock accuracy, service levels, labour.
• Provide stakeholder advice on material availability and supply risks.

Job description

As the Warehouse and Logistics Manager for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for planning, establishing and physically setting up new warehouse facilities to support new ship construction activities. This includes warehouse design and layout, racking and equipment installation, traffic and material flow planning, systems readiness, recruitment, procedures, training and operational launch.

Following the successful launch, the role will transition into ongoing management of Warehouse Operations and team members and will assume strategic oversight of existing warehousing activities ensuring safe efficient and controlled receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, staging, issue and dispatch of inventory, tools, raw material, manufactured and finished equipment.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Lead the establishment, mobilisation and operational readiness of warehouse facilities, including layout design, racking, equipment, storage solutions, systems implementation and process development.
• Manage safe, secure and compliant warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to HSEQ requirements, Defence regulations, Chain of Responsibility obligations and organisational policies.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing Warehousing and Logistics team through recruitment, onboarding, performance management, coaching and workforce planning.
• Oversee inventory management activities, including receiving, inspection, storage, stock control, replenishment and material distribution to support production and project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring goods are accurately documented, packaged, transported and delivered in accordance with operational and compliance requirements.
• Establish and manage distribution centres and warehouse networks, coordinating material movements between central warehouses, satellite facilities, suppliers and logistics partners.
• Monitor and improve warehouse performance through effective management of safety, productivity, stock accuracy, service levels, labour utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely advice on material availability, warehouse capacity, supply chain risks and operational priorities to support business objectives.

You’ll Need

• 5+ years relevant Warehousing and Logistics experience within a Marine Support, Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence organisation
• Working experience in a computerised ERP environment
• Demonstrated ability to generate rapport with key internal customers and influence positive outcomes
• Tertiary level qualifications in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar (desirable)
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.