Job description:

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference.

Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for positive.

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference.

Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?

As a Senior Project Engineer with a focus on logistics, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of logistics operations to ensure the seamless delivery of materials, equipment, and resources across projects.

You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to optimise processes, manage costs, and drive efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Project Description

Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.



This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.

The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program undertaken along approximately 305 kms of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor wide works.

Tranche 2 works will be delivered by John Holland and includes adjustment of track alignments, the provision of new road overbridges and station modifications to enable the safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla.

Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do

Overall responsibility for the role on this high-profile major project includes:

- Develop and implement logistics strategies to support project requirements.
- Manage the procurement, transportation, and delivery of materials and equipment.
- Optimise supply chain processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage the ongoing plant, equipment and support services to run site facilities.
- Plan and execute the demobilisation strategy for the project site facilities.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Monitor and report on logistics performance metrics.




- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams to forecast logistics needs and resolve challenges.

To be successful in this key role, you must have / What we are looking for

- Proven experience in logistics management within construction, infrastructure, or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management and logistics operations.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A results‑driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with relevant software and tools for logistics and supply chain management.
- Qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is highly desirable.

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice.

We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long‑term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs s

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 John Holland
📍 Melbourne