Transport and Logistics Career Information

ISA’s 2024 Workforce Plans identified several challenges common across the Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Transport, and Logistics industries. Critical labour and skills shortages are one such challenge and have been exacerbated by limited access to accurate information on job roles and career pathways, and outdated perceptions of industry.

To address this issue, and with the support of our Strategic Workforce Planning Committees, ISA has initiated four discrete projects to develop career information specific to Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Transport, and Logistics occupations.

Australia’s Transport and Logistics industry is pivotal to the nation’s economy and productivity of almost all industries. In 2023, it employed over 583,000 people, a number that is projected to grow by 5.7% to 2028 and 12.2% to May 2033. This is on top of existing skills shortages. For example, truck drivers are among the most in-demand roles, with online job ads tripling since May 2020.

The Career Information project will develop information about transport and logistics careers and learning pathways to attract new workers to the industry and improve worker retention. Captured in a new companion volume to the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package, the information will be targeted at a broad range of stakeholders.  These include seekers, career guidance counsellors, schools, students, employment service providers, training providers, employers, industry peak bodies and other organisations associated with the Transport and Logistics industries. It will achieve a range of benefits including:

• raising awareness of careers in the Transport and Logistics industry
• supplying simplified details on pathways, training, skills and knowledge requirements for employment
• showcasing industry’s potential for innovation and progression
• providing guidance on career development and growth
• attracting a broader and more diverse talent pool to the Transport and Logistics sector

• A Companion Volume to the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package which includes comprehensive information on:
  • key job roles, role descriptions and skills and knowledge requirements
  • qualifications and training programs available for each role
  • career pathway mapping information for priority occupations.