By Laura Michell
A new Amazon Australia robotics fulfilment centre is expected to create 2000 jobs in Craigieburn when it opens in 2025.
The robotics fulfilment centre will be the second of its kind in Australia, following the launch of the company’s first site in western Sydney in 2022.
The fulfilment centre will be built at the Craigieburn Logistics Estate and will house up to 25 million of the smaller items that are sold by Amazon, according to the company,
Amazon said employees at the centre will have the opportunity to work alongside advanced robotics.
The company said excavation works on the site are already under way, with the construction and fit-out stage of the facility expected to created an additional 2000 jobs for the area.
Once open, the site will offer a diverse range of job opportunities, ranging from highly-skilled roles like IT, HR and engineering, to entry level roles with on-the-job training.
Amazon said the centre will span about 209,000 square metres across four levels, which it said is the equivalent to 11 Melbourne Cricket Grounds.
Amazon Australia country manager Janet Menzies said the centre will offer the jobs of the future and the opportunity to work alongside advanced technology.
“The site will also help connect Victorian customers to local small and medium sized businesses, enhancing delivery outcomes and selection for customers in the state. We chose Melbourne as the home of our first fulfilment centre when we launched in Australia in 2017, and the introduction of this state-of-the-art robotics fulfilment centre in the city’s north continues our commitment here,” she said.
Hume mayor Joseph Haweil welcomed the announcement.
“Hume City Council is proud to be advocating for an innovative industry that will support our economy and job security for locals long into the future.
“The size and scale of this project is unparalleled in Hume City, as are its economic benefits to our locals. Not only will the Amazon robotics fulfilment centre create thousands of jobs and ongoing opportunities for local businesses to expand their services nationwide, the cutting-edge technology used at the site will ensure our community reaps these economic benefits for years to come.”
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