Our Client

Our client is a large NSW Government organisation delivering one of Australia's most significant telecommunications infrastructure programs supporting emergency services and essential government agencies across New South Wales.

With hundreds of critical communications sites delivered and a substantial government investment supporting ongoing network expansion, asset refresh and coverage enhancement, the organisation continues to invest in specialist talent to support the next phase of delivery. Contractors joining this program will work alongside highly experienced commercial, engineering and project delivery professionals within a collaborative, high-performing team that has an exceptional reputation for employee engagement and project success.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement — we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle — and we're here to help when it matters most.

Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor — chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced FIM (Free Issue Material) & Warehouse Manager to support the successful delivery of a large-scale telecommunications infrastructure program. 70% planning and supply chain sourcing, 30% warehouse and logistics

This position is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of free issue materials, from forecasting and procurement through to warehousing, inventory control, logistics and site delivery. Working closely with construction managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement specialists and suppliers, you will ensure critical materials are available when required, reducing project delays and supporting efficient site construction.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong planning, supply chain and stakeholder management skills while maintaining accurate inventory records across multiple concurrent projects.

Position: FIM & Warehouse Manager – up to $900/day + super - TBC depending on experience

Location: Sydney CBD

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 Months with strong potential for extension

Key Responsibilities

- Develop material forecasts aligned with construction and project delivery schedules.
- Coordinate procurement activities to ensure long lead-time equipment is ordered well in advance.




- Manage Free Issue Material (FIM) requirements across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Oversee warehouse operations, inventory control and stock reconciliation.
- Coordinate material allocation and dispatch to construction sites throughout NSW.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Build solid working relationships with equipment manufacturers and logistics providers.
- Maintain accurate inventory, warehouse and asset management records.
- Ensure all materials comply with project specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate pre-staging activities to support construction readiness.
- Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment activities.
- Support commercial and procurement teams with purchase order coordination.
- Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to ensure material forecasts align with approved project budgets.
- Liaise with construction managers and project managers to prioritise urgent material requests.
- Coordinate logistics providers to ensure safe, compliant and timely deliveries.
- Assist with warehouse audits, stocktakes and continuous process improvements.
- Support warranty management and equipment traceability requirements.
- Contribute to the development of inventory management procedures and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procurement requirements and WHS obligations.

About You You are a proactive supply chain or warehouse professional who enjoys coordinating complex logistics across major infrastructure projects. You thrive in fast-paced project environments where planning, organisation and stakeholder communication are essential to project success. To be successful you will demonstrate:

- Demonstrated experience managing warehouse, logistics or material operations within telecommunications, infrastructure, utilities, construction or engineering environments.
- Strong experience managing inventory, warehouse operations and material allocation.
- Experience forecasting material requirements for major projects.
- Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
- Experience coordinating logistics across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning and inventory optimisation.




- Ability to identify risks associated with material shortages and delivery delays.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across engineering, commercial and project delivery teams.
- Experience maintaining accurate inventory and asset records.
- Exposure to ERP or warehouse management systems such as SAP will be highly regarded.
- Experience working with telecommunications equipment or infrastructure materials will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of vendor management and contract suppliers is desirable.
- Qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.
- Full Australian working rights are required. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a long-term visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia.
- As a mandatory requirement for this contract role required by our client, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help.

Application Process Key: Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks.

For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting.

We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to this job post. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and (02) 7208 7776 7208 7776) (Sydney), (03) 9001 7776 9001 7776) (Melbourne), (07) 3866 7776 3866 7776) (Brisbane), or (08) 6118 7776 6118 7776) (Perth).

Charter Diligence is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.

📌 Supply Chain Manager | NSW Government (Sydney)
🏢 Charter Diligence Consulting and Recruitment
📍 Sydney