Project management and supply chain
Purchasing and logistics officer
Summary
A purchasing and logistics officer prepares and processes orders for goods and services, and monitors stock levels and supply sources to support defence operations. They record and coordinate the flow of materials between business units, prepare production schedules and organise storage and distribution within organisations.
Other Occupation Titles
Purchasing officer
Warehouse administrator
VET pathways
To become a purchasing and logistics officer, you usually need to complete a relevant VET qualification:
- TLI30321 – Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI40324 – Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI50224 – Diploma of Logistics
- TLI50422 – Diploma of Materiel Logistics
Tertiary pathways
To broaden your educational opportunities and expand your career prospects, it is worth considering pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Business
Indicative salary range
Low end - $90,000
High end - $165,000
Source: Kinexus Defence Industry Insights 12th Edition
Low end salary is based on positions with 1–3 years of experience, and High end salary is based on 15–20 years of experience.
Total Salary Package = Full-time annual equivalent of base salary or rate plus statutory superannuation and any other remuneration applicable to the role (before tax).
Salaries may vary based on scope and level of responsibility. Certain occupations may experience higher total salaries than listed due to receiving bonus or commission payments.
Denotes occupations where the salary has been inferred based on the salary range for occupations with a similar skill set.
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