Transport and Logistics Industry
The Transport and Logistics industry is an intrinsic part of the Australian economy. The industry provides delivery of vital goods and services throughout Australia and includes road transportation, Logistics, warehousing and stevedoring. New technology is shaping the industry, including through the use of automated and semi-automated vehicles, equipment and systems.
T&L IRC Chair Mark McKenzie:
“I’ve spent all my life in transport and logistics, it never stands still. It’s always exciting – the roles are always evolving, the skill needs are always evolving, the technology and equipment that we have is continually being reshaped.”

Transport and Logistics Industry Snapshot

Industry Reference Committees ensure the delivery of high-quality Training Packages that are nationally endorsed and internationally regarded.
Find out what the key trends are impacting the skills needs in the Transport and Logistics industry.
Training Packages specify the skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the workplace through units of competency.
Transport and Logistics Industry Careers
ROAD TRANSPORT
A Career in Road Transport is diverse and financially rewarding.
It is not just about driving trucks – road transport incorporates bus and coach operations and there are interesting career pathways for people with a variety of education and work backgrounds. New technologies are reshaping the industry with an increase in the use of automated and semi-automated vehicles which means that the workforce will need to be skilled in such things as digital literacy and data analytics. With Australia’s growth in freight and passenger movement set to explode – don’t miss your chance to work in one of Australia’s fastest growing and innovative industries.
LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING
You could be part of Australia’s expanding supply chain moving millions of goods around the country by taking up one of many fulfilling careers that are available in the logistics and warehousing industry.
With rapid advances in technology, employers are seeking highly skilled, dynamic and energetic people who play the important role of getting products to people. This is something that affects everyone, every day and with sophisticated automation and robotics, the warehousing and logistics industry is revolutionising both domestically and internationally.


Ron Horne
Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics