How do I become a logistics officer
Get qualified to work as a logistics officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Logistics Officer generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 88,600 people working in this field and many of them specialise as a Logistics Officer. Logistics Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Logistics Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Logistics. This course is designed to get you ready for work in a range of logistics and transportation industries. You'll address topics including storing, distributing and transporting goods, inventory systems, stock control and dealing with external freight companies.
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Further reading
Most popular transport and logistics courses
1st August 2022
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24th January 2022All logistics officer courses
- 22612VIC Course in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
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- PUAFIR017 Work Safely Around Aircraft
- PUAOPE022 Manage Logistics for a Complex Incident
- RII21120 Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing
- TLI21610 Certificate II in Warehousing Operations
- TLI21616 Certificate II in Warehousing Operations
- TLI21810 Certificate II in Logistics
- TLI21815 Certificate II in Logistics
- TLI30319 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI30319 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)
- TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)
- TLI31610 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
- TLI31616 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
- TLI32410 Certificate III in Logistics
- TLI32416 Certificate III in Logistics
- TLI40321 Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI40324 Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI50221 Diploma of Logistics
- TLI50422 Diploma of Materiel Logistics
- TLID3027 Prepare for Transport of Dangerous Goods
- VU23311 Prepare to Work within the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System
Logistics Officer careers
A Logistics Officer arranges the supply and distribution of goods from a range of industries. You might receive orders and liaise with clients when needed. Logistics Officers might complete administrative tasks when processing orders and arrange for delivery of stock. You might work in a large warehouse, for a transport company or for the supply department of a large organisation.
Logistics Officers should be able to follow correct procedures and complete a range of administrative duties. It’s important that you can work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues. Logistics Officers should be organised and be able to prioritise their tasks when necessary.
