Logistics Lead

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change?

**The Project**

UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink’s delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially be approximately 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland’s North-West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid.

The project scope includes:

- 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden
- 330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
- 220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
- up to six new substation sites.

This exciting project has commenced, and we are currently looking for an experienced Logistics Lead with 3-5 years experience to join the team. The role will be based in Bowen Hills, Brisbane initially and will transition to site on a 15/6 FIFO roster.

Working with guidance from the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Lead is responsible for managing logistics operations for projects in the Townsville to Mount Isa region, ensuring high-quality service delivery to construction and field teams. You will also be responsible for promoting safety, quality assurance, and effective communication to achieve safe and efficient project logistics.

**What will a day in this role look like**:

- Oversee logistics performance, yard safety, and compliance with HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, and Management Plans.
- Ensure timely and high-quality execution of jobs to meet the expectations of stakeholders, including the Logistics Manager, Project Manager, and client.
- Continuously monitor, evaluate, and update site-specific systems and procedures to align with best practices.
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment by implementing and monitoring safety programs and contributing to safe working procedures.
- Liaise with site contacts and project personnel, providing updates, reports, and records to the Logistics Manager.

**What are we looking for you to bring to the team**:

- At least 5 years of experience in major project delivery, including 2 years in a supervisory role, with expertise in Chain of Responsibility and Heavy Vehicle National Law.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Experience with logistics and warehousing tools is beneficial.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).

**What we offer**
- Great culture that values diversity, innovation, and integrity.
- Diverse opportunities to grow as a professional.
- Ongoing training for career progression.
- Employee benefits, rewards and wellbeing programme
- A competitive remuneration.

**About us**

The UGL and CPB Contractors JV for the CopperString 2032 Project brings together the expertise and large project experience of both companies. Both UGL and CPB Contractors are leading and respected organisations across engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. We value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

**Discipline**: Logistics Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-QLD-Brisbane - Northern Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time