Logistician

Logisticians are distribution professionals who ensure the efficient movement of raw materials, inventory, retail and wholesale products. Their primary role is to minimise freight and distribution costs while maximising efficiencies and client service.

As a Logistician you could be sourcing overseas freight and distribution agencies, updating the product database, investigating the root cause of a late delivery and subsequent production halt, providing support documentation to the accounts department, preparing a detailed cost analysis of international vs. domestic inventory sourcing, or meeting with the executive team to discuss the upcoming budget allocation.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a logistician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Customer Service Officer Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Settlements Officer Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Meteorologist Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Geochemist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Supply and Distribution Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Customer Service Officer Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Settlements Officer Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Meteorologist Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Geochemist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Supply and Distribution Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach + 216 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Planner Park Manager Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Conservation Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer Information Officer Office Manager Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Project Coordinator Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Winemaker Resilience Officer Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Accounting Manager Radio Producer Facilities Manager Plant Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller High Performance Coach Exhibition Manager Event Director Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager Reservations Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Presales Consultant Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Specialist Business Development Executive Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Performance Manager Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Governance Coordinator Workshop Supervisor Claims Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Financial Regulator Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Engagement Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Strategic Advisor Geochemist Transport Manager Nutrition Scientist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager IT Operations Manager Economics Consultant Company Director Business Relationship Manager Employee Relations Manager Promotions Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Project Director Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Program Evaluator Site Manager Nurse Manager Development Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Vendor Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Police Sergeant Digital Project Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Media Relations Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Contract Specialist
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Planner Park Manager Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Conservation Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer Information Officer Office Manager Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Project Coordinator Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Winemaker Resilience Officer Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Accounting Manager Radio Producer Facilities Manager Plant Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller High Performance Coach Exhibition Manager Event Director Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager Reservations Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Presales Consultant Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Specialist Business Development Executive Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Performance Manager Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Governance Coordinator Workshop Supervisor Claims Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Financial Regulator Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Engagement Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Strategic Advisor Geochemist Transport Manager Nutrition Scientist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager IT Operations Manager Economics Consultant Company Director Business Relationship Manager Employee Relations Manager Promotions Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Project Director Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Program Evaluator Site Manager Nurse Manager Development Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Vendor Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Police Sergeant Digital Project Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Media Relations Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Contract Specialist + 267 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Planner Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager
Chief Data Officer PMO Manager Corporate Services Manager Engineering Technician Digital Project Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Infrastructure Engineer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Site Manager Property Development Manager Design Manager Drilling Engineer Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Program Evaluator Executive Manager Technical Manager IT Auditor Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Program Leader Project Scheduler Business Process Analyst Supply and Distribution Manager Purchasing Officer Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Inventory Planner Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Supply Chain Analyst ICT Project Manager Economics Consultant Promotions Manager Investment Banking Analyst Employee Relations Manager Research and Development Manager Advertising Account Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager Logistician Transport Manager Film Producer Strategic Advisor Data Analytics Consultant Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer National Security Adviser Field Engineer Policy Researcher Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Governance Coordinator Change And Communications Manager Scheduler Client Side Project Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Tour Operations Manager Scrum Master Regional Manager Project Officer Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Technical Project Manager Drilling Supervisor Investigation Manager Maintenance Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Senior Risk Manager Gym Manager Facilities Manager Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Operations Officer IT Project Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Automated Tester Park Manager
+ 107 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Planner Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer PMO Manager Corporate Services Manager Engineering Technician Digital Project Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Infrastructure Engineer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Site Manager Property Development Manager Design Manager Drilling Engineer Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Program Evaluator Executive Manager Technical Manager IT Auditor Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Program Leader Project Scheduler Business Process Analyst Supply and Distribution Manager Purchasing Officer Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Inventory Planner Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Supply Chain Analyst ICT Project Manager Economics Consultant Promotions Manager Investment Banking Analyst Employee Relations Manager Research and Development Manager Advertising Account Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager Logistician Transport Manager Film Producer Strategic Advisor Data Analytics Consultant Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer National Security Adviser Field Engineer Policy Researcher Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Governance Coordinator Change And Communications Manager Scheduler Client Side Project Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Tour Operations Manager Scrum Master Regional Manager Project Officer Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Technical Project Manager Drilling Supervisor Investigation Manager Maintenance Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Senior Risk Manager Gym Manager Facilities Manager Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Operations Officer IT Project Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Automated Tester Park Manager + 107 more
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