Amazon Australia

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026

Timeline

  1. Groundbreaking at the Craigieburn site with 2,000 construction roles created.

  2. The facility begins full-scale operations, delivering thousands of permanent jobs.

  3. Warehouse reaches its 25-million-item capacity to support peak holiday demand.

  4. Operational Launch

    The facility officially opens, commencing the first phase of its massive hiring drive.

  5. Robotics Integration

    Installation of the first fleet of autonomous mobile robots and sorting systems begins.

  6. Construction Commencement

    Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of the multi-million dollar build.

  7. Project Announcement

    Amazon confirms plans for its largest Australian robotic facility in Melbourne.

  8. Site Selection and Planning

    Amazon announces the location for its second massive robotic hub in Western Sydney.

Stories mentioning Amazon Australia 3

logistics Bullish

Amazon Australia Unveils Massive $1.6B Robotic Fulfillment Center

Amazon Australia has announced the launch of its largest robotic fulfillment center to date, a $1.6 billion facility designed to create thousands of jobs and accelerate delivery speeds. The move signals a major escalation in the Australian e-commerce logistics race as retailers pivot toward high-tech automation.

5 sources
logistics Bullish

Australia's Robotic Hub Launch: A New Era for Regional Logistics

A landmark robotic fulfillment center has officially entered its operational phase in Australia, promising to inject thousands of new roles into the regional economy. The facility represents the largest scale of automation in the Southern Hemisphere, signaling a permanent shift in domestic supply chain infrastructure.

5 sources
talent Bullish

Amazon Australia Scales Robotic Fulfillment, Creating 3,000 New Jobs

Amazon Australia is set to launch its latest massive robotic fulfillment center, promising to create thousands of permanent and seasonal roles. The facility integrates advanced AI and robotics, signaling a significant shift in the regional labor market toward tech-augmented logistics.

5 sources