Transport, Postal, Logistics
and Warehousing

Transport people, freight, post and goods by road, rail or air.

This industry includes businesses which provide transportation of passengers, goods and freight by road, rail, water or air.

The industry also includes jobs in transportation activities such as postal services, scenic and sightseeing transport, businesses which plan freight movement and logistics, import/export warehousing and storage, and shipping agents.

Employability skills include adaptability, problem solving, teamwork, information literacy, communication and digital literacy.

There are many career pathways, and good full-time job opportunities available for lower skilled workers. Nearly half of employees have not completed post-school education, and on-the-job apprenticeships and traineeships are available.

TOP INDUSTRY COMPANIES

  • Toll

  • Linfox

  • Americold

  • DHL

  • Australia Post

TOP INDUSTRY SUBJECTS

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • ICT / Computer Science

  • TAFE / Short Courses

RELATED COURSES

  • Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)

    RMIT University

  • Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management

    University of Tasmania

  • Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain and Logistics Management)

    Victoria University