You might not give it a whole lot of thoughts in your daily life, but the transport, postal and warehousing industry is much bigger than you might expect. This industry is made up of all the drivers of cars, trucks, trains, boats and planes, all the mail sorters and postal workers, as well as all those working behind the scenes in warehousing. These are the ones who get you to where you need to be, make sure all your online purchases arrive safe and sound, and it’s likely they’re the ones making and sorting out all the stuff you buy. They’re the unsung heroes of everyday life.

WILL IT SUIT ME?

If you like being in control behind the wheel, then transport may just be what you’re after, whether that be flying high as a pilot or sticking nearby as an Uber driver. Postal work, warehousing and some forms of transport can also be great for people who don’t have a great deal of experience, but want to get some work under their belt and potentially move up the ranks of the industry. Even if you’ve got a knack for organising things and getting stuff done in the most efficient way, working in logistics will be appealing to ya.

HOW CAN I GET THERE?

Jobs in the industry are generally classed as “low-skilled”, meaning that you don’t need to go to university to get qualified. However, almost a third of transport workers have been to TAFE or have a VET qualification, and many driving jobs require a particular licence (heavy rigid, a multi-combination vehicle or a boat). All in all, it depends on what role in the industry you wish to get into. For example, a mechanic or engineer will need to go through TAFE or university, while Uber drivers simply need to meet the eligibility criteria, namely have a license and a well-functioning car.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

In this industry, you will be able to:

• Work efficiently under pressure.
• Proficient in management.
• Able to manage and release stress.
• Have an attention to detail.
• Able to effectively communicate.
• Critically problem solve.
• Enhance your tech savvy skills.

It’s a working class industry with strong unions, regulated working conditions and some pretty good benefits. This means that workers stick around and that growth will remain stable for quite some time.