Logistics Officer

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Officer's to join our team. This role is critical in managing the receipt, storage, dispatch, and delivery of mail, equipment, and supplies within our facilities. You will play a key part in ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and outstanding client service.

We currently have multiple part time and casual opportunities, please indicate your preference in your cover letter.

What You’Ll Do

• Manage daily freight operations, including receiving, storing, picking, dispatching, and delivering loads efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, government regulations, and company policies, particularly in sensitive areas like pharmaceuticals.
• Operate and maintain logistics equipment responsibly and report any faults or issues promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, couriers, and service providers to ensure smooth and timely logistics service delivery.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

What You’Ll Bring

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Flexible, positive attitude with a willingness to adapt to changing work practices and take on new challenges.
• Physically fit with the ability to perform medium to heavy lifting safely and consistently.
• Highly organized with excellent time management and task prioritization capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
• Previous experience in logistics or a healthcare environment preferred but not essential 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new technical systems.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.