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Roles in Transport & Logistics: what they pay, where they're heading and how to get in.
Aerodrome Reporting Officer
Aerodrome reporting officers inspect runways, taxiways and aprons and report the conditions that pilots and airport managers need to know about.
Air Traffic Controller
Air traffic controllers keep aircraft safely apart, directing them on the ground, around airports and along the routes between them.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineers inspect, repair and test aircraft and their systems, and their certification is what clears a plane to fly.
Aircraft Refueller
Aircraft refuellers fill and defuel aircraft between flights, where accuracy and speed both feed straight into the airline's timetable.
Airline Customer Service Agent
Airline customer service agents look after passengers at check-in, the gate and the service desk, keeping departures on schedule and helping when plans change.
Airport Ground Crew
Airport ground crew load and unload aircraft, drive baggage and freight between the terminal and the apron, and turn each flight around on schedule.
Airport Manager
Airport managers run the day-to-day operations of an airport, keeping terminals, airside movements and tenants working safely and on schedule.
Bus Driver
Bus drivers run scheduled passenger services on fixed routes, following a timetable to get people to work, school, appointments and the shops.
Car Park Attendant
Car park attendants keep vehicles moving through a car park, handling entry, payment and whatever goes wrong in between.
Chauffeur
Chauffeurs drive private passengers to booked destinations, usually in a sedan, people mover or limousine.
Courier
Couriers collect parcels and documents and deliver them to homes and businesses, often handling work for several clients in a single run.
Crane Operator
Crane operators control mobile and tower cranes to lift, move and position heavy loads on construction, demolition and industrial sites.
Customs Broker
Customs brokers prepare the declarations and approvals that let imported and exported goods cross the Australian border legally.
Deck Officer
Deck officers keep a ship on course, running the bridge watch and managing the deck crew, cargo and safety systems on board.
Deckhand
Deckhands handle the lines, cargo and maintenance that keep a commercial vessel running, working under the direction of the master and officers.
Delivery Driver
Delivery drivers load a van or small truck and work through a run of drops, getting parcels, groceries or meals to customers inside their delivery windows.
Depot Manager
A depot manager runs the daily operations of a transport or distribution depot, making sure freight, vehicles and staff are where they need to be on schedule.
Dispatcher
Dispatchers schedule vehicles, drivers and loads so freight and passenger services run to time, and they rework the plan when delays or urgent jobs come in.
Driving Examiner
Driving examiners sit in the passenger seat while learner and experienced drivers take their licence test, and decide whether the drive meets the standard.
Drone Pilot
Drone pilots fly remotely piloted aircraft to collect aerial imagery and data for surveying, inspection, agriculture and construction.
Excavator Operator
Excavator operators cut trenches, grade pads and load trucks, using a hydraulic machine to move earth and rock on construction, civil and mining sites.
Fleet Manager
Fleet managers look after the vehicles an organisation runs, from maintenance and compliance to fuel costs and the drivers who use them.
Flying Instructor
Flying instructors teach people to fly, building the handling skills and judgement a pilot needs before they fly solo.
Forklift Operator
Forklift operators use a powered forklift to lift, stack and move pallets and other loads in warehouses, yards, factories and shipping terminals.
Freight Forwarder
Freight forwarders organise the movement of goods across borders, booking carriers and handling the documents that get cargo from a supplier to a buyer.
Freight Handler
Freight handlers load, unload and move cargo so goods reach warehouses, shops and ports when they are due.
Harbour Master
A harbour master runs the day-to-day marine operations of a port, directing vessel traffic and holding statutory responsibility for safety in harbour waters.
Helicopter Pilot
Helicopter pilots fly rotary wing aircraft for charter, aeromedical, firefighting and aerial work, moving people and equipment to places roads do not reach.
Hot Air Balloon Pilot
Hot air balloon pilots carry passengers on scenic flights, choosing an altitude to catch the wind that will take the balloon where they want it to go.
Import Export Clerk
Import export clerks prepare the customs and shipping documentation that moves goods into and out of Australia, and keep shipments from stalling at the border.
Leaflet Distributor
Leaflet distributors deliver printed flyers, catalogues and brochures to homes and businesses on set rounds, which is how many local retailers and real estate agencies reach a suburb.
Logistics Coordinator
Logistics coordinators keep freight and stock moving on schedule, dealing with whatever goes wrong between an order being placed and a delivery arriving.
Logistics Manager
Logistics managers plan and oversee how goods move from suppliers to customers, coordinating warehousing, transport and inventory so orders arrive on time and within budget.
Mail Sorter
Mail sorters check the address and code on every letter or parcel passing through a depot so it ends up on the right delivery run.
Marine Engine Driver
Marine engine drivers run and maintain the engines and mechanical systems that keep commercial vessels moving.
Marine Engineer
Marine engineers design, install and maintain the propulsion and machinery systems that keep ships, submarines and offshore structures running.
Marine Pilot
Marine pilots board ships to guide them through ports and harbours, using local knowledge of depths, tides and traffic to bring them in and out safely.
Marine Surveyor
Marine surveyors inspect vessels and marine structures to check they meet safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
Oversize Load Pilot Escort
An oversize load pilot escort drives ahead of or behind a vehicle carrying a wide, long or heavy load, warning other traffic and checking that the route is clear.
Pilot
Pilots fly the aircraft that carry passengers, freight and mail, and they hold the final say on whether a flight goes ahead and how it is flown.
Post Office Manager
Post office managers run a postal outlet's day to day operations, keeping counter services open, mail and parcels moving and staff supported.
Postal Delivery Officer
Postal delivery officers sort mail and parcels and deliver them along a set route, on foot, by motorcycle or in a van.
Rail Protection Officer
Rail protection officers control access to the track so maintenance and construction crews can work safely in a live rail corridor.
Railway Shunter
Railway shunters assemble and break up trains in rail yards, moving wagons between tracks and securing them so services can depart on schedule.
Railway Signaller
Railway signallers direct train movements from signal boxes and control centres, setting routes and signals so passenger and freight services run safely and on time.
Railway Station Assistant
Railway station assistants look after the people moving through a train station, selling fares, answering questions and keeping platforms safe.
Railway Station Manager
Railway station managers run the day-to-day operations of a station, keeping passengers safe, trains on time and staff supported.
Railway Track Machine Operator
Railway track machine operators drive the heavy on-track plant that tamps, levels and renews rail track, keeping freight and passenger lines safe and running to schedule.
Removalist
Removalists pack, lift and carry household and business goods between addresses, so that belongings arrive undamaged and a move finishes on schedule.
Rideshare Driver
Rideshare drivers use a booking app to collect passengers and drive them where they need to go, usually in their own car and on hours they choose.
Security Screening Officer
Security screening officers check people, bags and freight for prohibited items before they pass into airports, courts and ports.
Ship Captain
Ship captains command a vessel and its crew, carrying legal responsibility for everyone aboard, the cargo and the ship itself.
Shipbroker
Shipbrokers match cargoes with ships, negotiating the charters and vessel sales that keep goods moving by sea.
Shipping Clerk
Shipping clerks prepare and check outbound orders so goods leave the warehouse correctly labelled, documented and on time.
Stevedore
Stevedores load and unload ships at Australia's container terminals and bulk wharves, moving freight between vessel, road and rail.
Stock Controller
Stock controllers track what arrives, what leaves and what is left, so a warehouse or store knows what it actually holds.
Supply Chain Manager
Supply chain managers plan how goods move from supplier to customer, balancing cost, speed and reliability across the whole chain.
Tanker Driver
Tanker drivers move bulk liquids and gases by road, carrying fuel, chemicals, milk and LPG between terminals, depots and customers.
Taxi Driver
Taxi drivers pick up passengers who hail, phone or book a cab, and drive them to their destination for a metered fare.
Tow Truck Driver
Tow truck drivers recover and transport broken down, damaged or illegally parked vehicles, keeping roads clear and getting people moving again.
Train Controller
Train controllers direct the movement of trains across a rail network, setting routes and signals so passenger and freight services run safely and on time.
Train Driver
Train drivers operate the locomotives that carry passengers and freight along fixed rail routes, controlling speed and braking against the signals and timetable that govern the network.
Train Examiner
Train examiners inspect trains and rolling stock before they enter service, testing brakes, couplings and safety systems so each service can leave the yard safely.
Tram Driver
A tram driver operates a light rail vehicle along a fixed city route, picking up passengers and keeping the service to timetable.
Transport Conductor
Transport conductors ride with a train, tram or long-distance service to check fares, help passengers and keep the journey safe.
Transport Manager
A transport manager plans and controls the vehicles, drivers and schedules that keep freight and deliveries moving on time.
Transport Operations Inspector
Transport operations inspectors check vehicles, drivers and operators against transport law, keeping road freight and passenger services safe and compliant.
Transport Revenue Officer
Transport revenue officers check that passengers have paid the right fare and help the network recover the money it is owed.
Truck Driver
Truck drivers hold a heavy vehicle licence and move freight between depots, warehouses and customers, often on long regional or interstate runs.
Truck Offsider
Truck offsiders work alongside a driver to load, unload and deliver freight, keeping each run moving on time.
Vessel Traffic Service Operator
Vessel traffic service operators keep ship movements in a port or harbour in order, tracking vessels on radar and radio and giving masters and pilots the clearances and advice they need to move safely.
Warehouse Administrator
Warehouse administrators keep the stock records, order paperwork and delivery schedules that a warehouse runs on.
Warehouse Manager
A warehouse manager runs a storage or distribution site day to day, so stock arrives, is stored and picked accurately, and leaves on schedule.
Warehouse Storeperson
Warehouse storepersons receive, store and dispatch goods in warehouses and distribution centres, keeping stock moving and inventory records accurate.
Waste Collector
Waste collectors drive collection trucks along set routes and empty bins from the kerb, taking household and commercial waste away for disposal or recycling.
Weighbridge Operator
Weighbridge operators weigh trucks, record what they're carrying and keep loads within legal limits.