About the Role   

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to construction projects and the wider market.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience in construction logistics, supporting delivery planning, materials tracking and site coordination across a complex project environment. Mentored by senior members of the team, you will receive practical training and progressively take on responsibility as your capability develops. You will assist with just-in-time deliveries and materials traceability from arrival through to installation, working with project and supply chain partners to support safe, compliant and efficient logistics operations. Your contribution will support programme performance, cost visibility and successful project delivery.

Benefits 

At Select Plant Australia, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond. 

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Select Plant Australia is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. 

Some of our benefits include: 

• In-house training, on-the-job development and mentoring by senior members of the team, with practical learning in delivery systems, materials management, reporting and safe logistics operations, building capability towards a Logistics Coordinator role 

• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees 

• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave 

• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers 

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards (Careers | Select Plant Australia) and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan

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Key responsibilities 

You will undertake these responsibilities with guidance and supervision from senior team members, escalating issues and working within your training and authorisation. Technical acceptance of materials and specialist traffic management activities remain with the relevant qualified and authorised project personnel.

Delivery Management

• Assist with administering the delivery management platform as the single source of truth for site deliveries, bookings and logistics scheduling.
• Support the coordination of just-in-time material deliveries, aligned to the construction program and daily installation sequence.

• Liaise daily with subcontractors, suppliers and transport providers to confirm delivery details, vehicle types and unloading requirements. 

Delivery Dockets & Inventory

• Assist with receiving, checking and reconciling delivery dockets against purchase orders, escalating discrepancies to the relevant team member.
• Support accurate inventory records, logging material identification, labels, storage locations and movements through to issue for installation.

Transport, Compliance & Safety

• Develop an understanding of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations

• Assist with gate compliance checks under established procedures, checking driver induction records, vehicle compliance documentation and booking status, and escalating exceptions before entry is authorised.

Quality & Returns

• Assist with incoming delivery checks against purchase orders and documented requirements, recording discrepancies for review by the relevant project personnel.
• Identify and document damaged, defective or incorrect materials, and assist with quarantine and supplier returns as directed by the relevant project personnel.

Traffic Management:

• Assist senior team members in coordinating Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) and traffic control plans with the traffic control provider, with preparation and approval undertaken by appropriately qualified and authorised personnel.
• Assist with preparing and tracking road occupancy and council permit applications under the guidance of senior team members, with review and submission by authorised personnel.

• Maintain a current register of traffic approvals, permits and supporting documentation.

Reporting & Data

• Support weekly reporting on delivery volumes, booking compliance, delays, material discrepancies and inventory accuracy, highlighting issues to senior team members.
• Maintain accurate logistics registers and system records to support planning, traceability and continuous improvement.

About you 

• A recent graduate or final-year student in construction management, logistics, supply chain or a related discipline. Previous construction or logistics experience is desirable but not essential.

• Strong communication skills — able to coordinate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, transport providers, engineers and site management.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, accurate data entry skills and a willingness to learn digital delivery and inventory management systems.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, a practical approach to problem-solving and confidence to ask questions and flag issues early.
• A willingness to learn, take direction and work collaboratively with senior team members in a site-based environment.
• Must have valid driver’s licence, full-time Australian working rights and white card or ability to obtain a white card.   

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.