Warehousing

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Freight Handler

A Freight Handler moves and loads stock, uses equipment like forklifts, ensures safety, handles admin tasks, and must be fit, safety-conscious, and a good team player.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Beginner

Warehouse Operator

A Warehouse Operator manages the storage and tracking of goods, processes orders, and performs administrative tasks using computerised stock systems.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Inventory Controller

An Inventory Controller manages stock levels, tracks orders, ensures accurate data, and collaborates with teams to optimise warehouse efficiency and processes.

Avg yearly income $77,480
Skill level Unknown

Warehouse Manager

A Warehouse Manager oversees operations, manages staff, ensures training, handles client communication, and resolves issues, requiring leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Unknown

Warehouse Supervisor

A Warehouse Supervisor leads a team, ensures smooth operations, monitors stock, processes orders, and manages tasks effectively.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Warehouse Leading Hand

A Warehouse Leading Hand supervises staff, manages operations, checks stock, and processes orders, requiring strong leadership and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown

Storeperson

A Storeperson manages order preparation and stock tracking in a warehouse, ensuring efficient handling and organisation of goods.

Avg yearly income $54,392
Skill level Unknown

Warehouse Assistant

A Warehouse Assistant manages stock, processes orders, and packages items, requiring strong organisational skills and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

Pick Packer

A Pick Packer assembles and packages orders in a warehouse, ensures accurate item collection, and notifies customers of stock issues while maintaining strong organisational and time management skills.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Inventory Planner

Inventory Planners manage stock levels to meet customer demand, using forecasting tools to optimise inventory without overstocking or shortages.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Unknown

Supply Planner

Supply Planners ensure adequate raw materials and inventory for production, using forecasts and analysis to maintain optimal stock levels.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in warehousing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
TLI30321

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)
Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Logistics Clerk Logistics Officer
Postal Worker Shipping Officer Transport Coordinator Warehouse Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Logistics Clerk Logistics Officer Postal Worker Shipping Officer Transport Coordinator Warehouse Operator + 4 more
TLI30321

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Postal Worker Shipping Officer Logistics Clerk
Transport Coordinator Freight Handler Logistics Officer Warehouse Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Postal Worker Shipping Officer Logistics Clerk Transport Coordinator Freight Handler Logistics Officer Warehouse Operator + 4 more
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Apprenticeship, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller + 3 more
HLTSS00067

Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
On Campus, Online
1 - 5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Freight Handler
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Freight Handler
TLI20421

Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Storeperson Freight Handler
Warehouse Operator Pick Packer Logistics Clerk
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Storeperson Freight Handler Warehouse Operator Pick Packer Logistics Clerk + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Coordinator Logistics Manager Supply and Distribution Manager
Supply Chain Manager Supply Planner Warehouse Manager Procurement Specialist Inventory Planner
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Coordinator Logistics Manager Supply and Distribution Manager Supply Chain Manager Supply Planner Warehouse Manager Procurement Specialist Inventory Planner + 5 more
TLI40321

Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
8 - 36 months
$0 - $8,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Supervisor Logistics Administrator Logistics Manager
Warehouse Leading Hand Warehouse Manager Inventory Controller Logistics Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Supervisor Logistics Administrator Logistics Manager Warehouse Leading Hand Warehouse Manager Inventory Controller Logistics Officer + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $19,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Manager Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager
Procurement Specialist Supply Chain Analyst Transport Manager Warehouse Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Manager Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Procurement Specialist Supply Chain Analyst Transport Manager Warehouse Manager + 4 more
TLI50422

Diploma of Materiel Logistics
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Manager Supply Chain Manager Inventory Manager
Procurement Specialist Logistics Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Logistics Manager Supply Chain Manager Inventory Manager Procurement Specialist Logistics Officer + 2 more
RIIHAN204D

Load and Unload Cargo/Goods
Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler
TLI60222

Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $11,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Supply Chain Manager Logistics Coordinator Procurement Specialist
Inventory Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Supply Chain Manager Logistics Coordinator Procurement Specialist Inventory Manager + 1 more
22523VIC

Certificate I in Employment Pathways
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Administrative Assistant Warehouse Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Administrative Assistant Warehouse Assistant
TLI11321

Certificate I in Supply Chain Operations
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer Logistics Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer Logistics Clerk
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Further reading

How to start a career in Warehousing

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