Lead from the Floor. Inspire Your Team. Drive Performance.
Modern Star Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Distribution Centre Team Leader to support our Desptach Team Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of our busy Brendale Distribution Centre.
This is a hands on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys coaching people, solving operational challenges, and leading by example. You will spend the majority of your time on the warehouse floor, supporting your team to achieve safety, service and productivity targets while fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
About Us
At Modern Star Group, our purpose is simple:
So everyone can learn, lead and play.
We are Australia's leading supplier of educational resources to early learning centres and primary schools, with a growing presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Our trusted brands include Modern Teaching Aids, HART Sport, Zart, Ed Vantage and Ed Kids, supporting educators, commercial partners and online customers across Australia.
About the Role
Reporting to the Despatch Team Manager, you will play an integral role in coordinating daily warehouse operations across:
Inbound
Outbound
You will assist with labour planning, workflow coordination, safety, team development and operational performance, ensuring customer orders are delivered safely, accurately and on time.
This is a leadership position that combines operational responsibility with people leadership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys developing others while remaining actively involved in day-to-day warehouse operations.




Key Responsibilities
Lead by example and promote a positive safety-first culture
Supervise and support daily warehouse operations
Allocate labour and resources to achieve productivity and service targets
Coach, mentor and develop team members
Conduct daily start-up meetings and communicate operational priorities
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
Support performance management, training and onboarding
Assist with incident investigations, hazard identification and WHS compliance
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with leaders across the Distribution Centre to optimise workflow during both business-as-usual operations and peak trading periods
About You
Minimum two years' experience leading teams within a warehouse or distribution environment
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop people
Strong operational planning and decision-making skills
Experience allocating labour and managing workflow to meet daily operational targets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A sound understanding of warehouse safety and compliance requirements




Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
The ability to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of working within a warehouse environment
Full Australian working rights
Availability to work Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
Certificate III in Warehousing & Logistics
Current LF Forklift Licence with high-reach experience
Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP or Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Exposure to Lean, continuous improvement or change management initiatives
Why Join Modern Star?
Secure full-time employment with a growing national organisation
Market-competitive salary package
Genuine career progression opportunities within the business
Complimentary onsite breakfast each morning
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual skin checks
Ongoing leadership development and coaching
Supportive, value driven culture focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
Convenient Brendale location, only 450 metres from Strathpine Train Station
At Modern Star Group, we believe our best leaders grow from within.
As a Team Leader, you'll receive ongoing coaching and development in leadership, operational planning, WHS, performance management and continuous improvement, with genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership and Distribution Centre management roles.
Ready to Lead from the Front?
******Applications Close Thursday 6th August ***********
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📌 Team Leader – Distribution Centre (Queensland)
🏢 Modern Star
📍 Queensland