Transport & Logistics

Transport and logistics moves everything, from the parcels on your doorstep and the food in the supermarket to the people on trains, planes and buses. Every product in Australia has been driven, shipped, flown or stored by someone in this industry, and online shopping keeps demand growing.

It's a great fit if you like being on the move, want a job you can start quickly and enjoy the satisfaction of getting things where they need to be. Drivers, warehouse workers and freight handlers often move into planning, dispatch and operations management.

At a glance

Job outlook
Always hiring
Online shopping, freight and public transport keep growing, with more openings than people to fill them.
Median salary
$78,000
most between $58,000 and $120,000
Roles not requiring ATAR
85%
across 105 occupations
Roles and settings
105
On the road, in warehouses, depots, ports and airports, often on shifts.

Sources: O*NET, ACIR, Jobs and Skills Australia, Your Career

Why Transport & Logistics?

Get started fast, earn while you learn, and move up into planning and management roles.

Lots of non-ATAR ways in
Hands-on learning opportunities
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Work in every town and city

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Industry outlook

Always hiring
Online shopping, freight and public transport keep growing, and the industry has more openings than people to fill them.
A pathway for everyone
Start with a licence and a job, do a warehousing or logistics certificate, or study supply chain management at university.

Entry requirements

Typical ATAR range: Not required for most courses; 65.00 – 82.00 for degree pathways
Prerequisites: A driver's licence for most roles, with heavy vehicle classes for truck driving; a forklift licence for warehouse roles; security identification for airports and ports.
Pathways: On-the-job work, VET qualifications, apprenticeships and traineeships, or university/TAFE degrees.
Duration: Days to years, depending on the chosen pathway.