Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at Amazon as online retail giant builds a new hub in Australia as they struggle to keep up with demand
- Construction on a new fulfilment centre in Brisbane is starting straight away
- Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the Amazon warehouse on Tuesday
- Up to 170 jobs will be created in the short term and 200 once it is up and running
- It is going to be located at Goodman's Port Industry Park in Brisbane's east
Hundreds of jobs are being made available by Amazon as plans to build a warehouse get underway as the retail giant struggles to keep up with demand.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the new multi-million dollar hub in Brisbane on Thursday alongside Minister for State Development Kate Jones.
Construction on the fulfilment centre is set to begin straight away with 170 jobs created in the short term and a further 200 jobs once it was up and running, Ms Palaszczuk said.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (left) and the Minister for State Development, Tourism and Innovation, Kate Jones (right) are seen at the announcement of the building of a Amazon hub in Brisbane
Hundreds of jobs are being made available by Amazon as plans to build a warehouse are officially underway so the retail giant can keep up with demand (An artist's render of the new facility)
'Companies like Amazon play a vital role in helping Queensland businesses deliver their products to people’s doors,' the premier wrote on Twitter.
The centre will be located at Goodman's Port Industry park in Brisbane's east and is set to span the size of two football fields.
With construction beginning immediately, Amazon is hoping for it to be up and running before Christmas.
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A high proportion of products at the fulfilment centre will be products most commonly bought by Queenslanders.
Small and medium sized businesses who utilise Fulfilment By Amazon will also be able to send their goods to the facility where it can be shipped to customers quicker.
Director of Operations at Amazon Australia, Craig Fuller, said Brisbane is a key strategic location to meet demand in Queensland.
'We are committed to improving delivery promises for our customers as demand continues to grow, and building infrastructure closer to where our customers and third party sellers live enables us to do this, while reducing our environmental impact,' Mr Fuller said.
The centre will be located at Goodman's Port Industry park in Brisbane's east and is set to span the size of two football fields (An artist's render)
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the new multi-million dollar hub in Brisbane on Thursday alongside Minister for State Development Kate Jones
'We’re proud to have played a unique role in supporting Australians during this unprecedented time, helping our customers to get the goods they need for their families without leaving their homes.'
'Opening our Brisbane fulfilment centre will build on our capability to support Queenslanders, whilst providing job opportunities for local workers in a safe work environment, along with competitive pay.'
Ms Palaszczuk said the project will help the state recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
'Amazon’s commitment is a clear indicator of its confidence in our economic recovery and I’m proud that my government is playing a key role in facilitating their investment in Queensland,' she said.
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