Title:  DC Optimisation Engineer

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

At Officeworks, we're committed to making bigger things happen for our customers, our team and our communities. As we continue to modernise and optimise our national distribution network, we're looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer with Warehousing and Logistics experience to play a critical role in shaping the future of our Distribution Centre (DC) operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and commercially minded engineering professional who thrives on solving complex operational challenges, leveraging data-driven insights, and delivering measurable improvements across productivity, capacity, throughput and safety.

The DC Optimisation Engineer will support our Supply Chain Operations, CI and Transformation teams by applying engineering principles, advanced analytics, Business Intelligence tools (BI) and operational expertise to continually improve the performance of our national distribution network.

Working closely with operational leaders, project teams and external partners, you'll analyse performance data, develop engineering standards and Operational dashboards, validate operational output, and influence the design of future DC infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

Operational Performance & Analytics

• With expertise in SQL and DAX (Power BI) you’ll, develop, deploy and maintain operational performance dashboards to provide meaningful insights for all Operational leadership teams nationally.
• Using AI and modern analytical tools, along with your practical experience you will analyse performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges using systems and operational data, providing data-driven recommendations.

Industrial Engineering & Productivity

• Apply industrial engineering principles to labour management, engineered standards and throughput capability analysis.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards used to measure productivity and operational performance.
• Validate actual operational performance against expected design parameters and productivity assumptions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, service, capacity utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Support operational initiatives including warehouse slotting strategies, peak planning programs such as Back to School (BTS), and business case development for minor capital investments.
• Partner with operations teams to optimise workflows, processes and system performance.

Transformation & Distribution Centre Design

• Provide engineering expertise, design parameters and operational insights for DC modernisation and new facility development projects.
• Support transformation project teams in validating contractual performance targets and service level agreements with automation and external solution providers.
• Collaborate with simulation and automation partners to test, validate and improve distribution centre designs and operating logic.

Safety & Risk Management

• Support safety improvement initiatives through the application of engineering principles and robust master data.
• Contribute to the safe design of infrastructure, equipment layouts and operational processes in partnership with safety specialists and external experts.
• Ensure safety considerations are embedded into operational decision-making and future facility designs.

About you

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience

• 7+ years' experience in logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, production or supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying engineering and analytical methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Power BI (DAX, Dataflows, etc)
• SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and/or PostgreSQL)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Desirable Experience

• Time and Attendance systems.
• CAD applications and design tools.
• Python programming.
• Simulation and modelling tools such as Simul8, CLASS or similar platforms.
• Exposure to automated warehousing, distribution centre design or material handling systems.

About You

You're a curious and logical problem solver who enjoys turning complex data into practical operational solutions. You combine strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and can confidently influence decisions across operational and project teams.

You'll also bring:

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to translate technical concepts into practical business outcomes.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to challenge the status quo constructively.
• A commitment to safety, quality and operational performance.

Why Join Officeworks?

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of Officeworks' distribution network and automation strategy. You'll work on high-impact projects, partner with senior leaders, and help shape modern, efficient and safe distribution centres that support our customers and teams nationwide.

If you're passionate about engineering, optimisation and transforming operational performance through data and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us!  We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.  We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.  We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.