Targeted for completion in 2028, the new fulfilment centre (FC) will create more than 1,000 local jobs once fully operational, with competitive pay and the opportunity to work alongside assistive technology. The construction and fit out of the state-of-the-art facility will create an additional 2000 jobs.
Equipped with the latest Amazon technology, the fulfilment centre will cover 150,000sqm across four levels – with a floor size equivalent to 18 rugby league fields and almost double the size of Suncorp Stadium. Set to become one of the largest warehouses ever built in Queensland, it will have the capacity to house up to 15 million of the smaller items sold on Amazon.com.au such as pantry staples, beauty products, electronics and toys. When operating at full capacity, the fulfilment centre will have the ability to process over 125million packages per year, including items from Queensland -based small and medium businesses who use Amazon to reach customers across Australia.
This site will offer a diverse range of quality job opportunities in a high-tech, safe, industry-leading workplace ranging from engineering, IT, HR and operations to entry level roles with on-the-job training. The advanced technology in this new fulfilment centre drives demand for roles in innovative fields such as robotics maintenance, systems operations and technical support. Once fully operational, the majority of jobs will be permanent roles, with competitive pay and exceptional benefits such as highly subsidised health insurance and up to 20-weeks paid parental leave.
In Amazon robotic warehouses, technological innovation is designed to work alongside employees, handling the heavy lifting and repetitive tasks so people can focus on work that requires human judgement and skill. Each robot at the new FC can lift 500kg, communicate with employees through wearable Wi-Fi transmitters and make smart decisions using centralised planning software – including how to respond safely during power outages.
Amazon Australia’s Director of Operations, Wayne Angus said, “People are at the heart of our operations, and by combining innovative robotics technology with skilled local talent in this state-of-the-art site, we’re building a workplace where people and technology work hand in hand to deliver for our customers. This investment demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to Queensland customers and our confidence in the state’s growing economy.”
The Hon Jarrod Bleijie, Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations said, “This Amazon investment is proof of what happens when a government chooses to back industry and this is exactly the kind of economic momentum Queensland deserves and that the Crisafulli Government is proud to back. EDQ also approved this application in record time – just 35 business days.It’s the fastest approval Amazon has received for any project in Australia to date.”
The Hon Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training said, “The Crisafulli Government is removing barriers for business, opening doors and welcoming investment - and it’s clear the world is watching. This new facility will be a huge boost for local businesses which sell through Amazon. It’ll help them grow by reaching more customers, delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.”
Mayor of Logan, Jon Raven said, “The City of Logan is the perfect place for Amazon Australia to invest. We’re the youngest and fastest growing city in Queensland, and our communities want the opportunity to work close to home. That’s why attracting high-paying technology jobs to Logan is so important."
Construction has commenced on the fulfillment centre, strategically located at Charter Hall’s Flagstone Logistics Estate, a 10-hectare site in the city of Logan with immediate access to the Mount Lindesay Highway – a key north-south arterial route enabling efficient delivery throughout South Brisbane. This will be Amazon’s second fulfilment centre in Queensland, supporting the existing fulfilment centre in Lytton, and logistics sites in Heathwood and Arundel (Gold Coast), increasing its capacity to delight customers with fast delivery, great value and wide selection.
Next up, free Amazon fulfilment centre tours open in Melbourne.
