Logistics & Supply Chain Job Seekers 🇦🇺

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Since you are looking for Logistics Jobs, we gathered as many resources as possible to help your job search! Here's Something you need to know:

Let's think you are applying for 100 Jobs on LinkedIn & Seek: Unfortunately, around 65% of the jobs you apply will get rejected.

That is the reality of Australian Job Market for Migrants! But don't worry, you still have around 35 jobs you can apply for and land interviews! For these 35 Jobs, you will be competing with other Migrants like you.

If you can do the following things, you can increase your chances of landing Interviews!

01 — Strategy

Passion Projects

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*Tip: Try to do a passion project based on your state/city, because recruiters can relate to it more easily.

Here's a simple guide on how to do a Passion Project and land more interviews:

Step 01

Go to ChatGPT (or any AI tools you use), upload your CV, and clearly mention your job preferences, like the job titles you're targeting, the location, and the industry.

Step 02

Once you've shared those details, use this prompt:

"Suggest me passion project ideas I can do to build my portfolio targeting Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement or Operations jobs in [city/state], Australia. The projects should show I understand Australian industry practices, local conditions and relevant systems."

Step 03

Go through the ideas, brainstorm, pick the best one, tweak it based on your preferences, and start working on it.

Step 04

As soon as you start, add it as an ongoing project. You don't have to wait until it's fully completed. Ongoing projects actually work better than listing them as finished ones.

02 — Strategy

Networking Events

A Huge Mistake migrants make is staying in their own circles after coming to Australia. Don't be that guy!

Go to supply chain, logistics, freight and trade events in your target city. These are good places to meet people working in procurement, warehousing, transport, distribution, importing, exporting and operations.

Here are 3 useful places to keep checking for Supply Chain & Logistics events in Australia.

01 Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association

02 Freight & Trade Alliance

03 Australian Logistics Council

Tip: Look beyond job fairs. Industry breakfasts, freight conferences, supply chain webinars, site tours and trade events can give you much better access to people who already work in the sector.

03 — Strategy

Online Courses & Certifications

For Logistics, Supply Chain and Procurement roles, focus on courses that build practical knowledge in procurement, contract management, logistics, inventory, warehousing, sourcing and supply chain operations.

A good approach is to combine an Australian provider with a recognised global learning platform such as Coursera.

Australian Online Courses

If you are targeting Procurement, Contracts or Supply Chain roles, this is a locally relevant option to consider.

Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management

Coursera — Supply Chain & Logistics

Coursera has several strong supply-chain options covering logistics, operations, planning, sourcing, inventory and strategy.

Supply Chain Management Specialization — Rutgers University Supply Chain Logistics — Rutgers University Supply Chain Operations — Rutgers University Supply Chain Analytics Specialization — Rutgers University

How to choose: If you want Procurement or Contracts, start with Procurement & Contract Management. If you want Logistics, Warehouse or Operations roles, start with Supply Chain Logistics or Supply Chain Operations. If you are targeting analyst-style supply chain roles, add Supply Chain Analytics.

04 — Strategy

Volunteering

Yes, Volunteering! Australian volunteering can help you build local experience, meet people, and give recruiters something current to ask you about.

For Logistics candidates, look for opportunities involving stock handling, warehouse support, deliveries, donation sorting, transport coordination, event logistics or general operations.

Start with SEEK Volunteer

Logistics & Community Volunteering Options

01 SEEK Volunteer

02 Lifeline South Coast — Logistics Team Volunteer

03 NSW Government — Make a Difference Volunteering

Search using terms such as logistics, warehouse, transport, stock, distribution, operations, stores and delivery to find opportunities that are closer to your target roles.

Before You Go

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