Woolworths Hiring 800 Staff for Western Sydney Hub 2027
Warehouse jobs Sydney: Woolworths has started recruiting 800 people for its new A$900m chilled and fresh distribution centre in Eastern Creek, open 2027.
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- Woolworths has begun recruiting 800 people to run its new Sydney Chilled and Fresh Distribution Centre in Eastern Creek.
- The A$900 million site is due to open in early 2027 and will supply about 300 stores in Sydney and across NSW.
- Women account for 45 per cent of the people hired so far.
- The centre is run by Primary Connect, the supply chain business of Woolworths Group.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Organization | Woolworths Group (Primary Connect) |
| Official source | Food & Drink Business – Woolies creates 800 jobs with new distribution centre ✓ foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au |
Woolworths has started hiring 800 people for its new chilled and fresh food distribution centre in Eastern Creek, Western Sydney, which is due to open in early 2027. The A$900 million building will be the largest refrigerated distribution centre in the Southern Hemisphere, the company says. Jobs are advertised on the Woolworths Group careers site.
What is Woolworths building?
The Sydney Chilled and Fresh Distribution Centre sits at Eastern Creek, close to where the M4 and M7 motorways cross. From there it will send fruit, vegetables, milk and other chilled food to around 300 Woolworths supermarkets in Sydney and regional New South Wales.
It will be operated by Primary Connect, the group's supply chain arm. The site has been designed with spare room so volumes can grow for the next 20 years.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Woolworths Group (Primary Connect) |
| New roles | 800 |
| Location | Eastern Creek, Western Sydney, NSW |
| Investment | A$900 million |
| Opening | Early 2027 |
| Daily volume | About 3,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables |
| Stores served | Around 300 in Sydney and NSW |
| Construction jobs | More than 4,000 over two and a half years |
Which roles are open?
The announcement gives the total number of jobs but does not break it down by job title. It does say that 45 per cent of people hired so far are women.
Large refrigerated warehouses normally recruit for:
- order pickers and store-loading staff
- forklift and reach-truck operators
- inventory and receiving clerks
- shift team leaders and operations managers
- maintenance and automation technicians
- safety, HR and admin staff
Treat this list as typical for this kind of site rather than a confirmed list from Woolworths. The centre uses a lot of automation, such as machines that pack milk crates, so technical skills will be useful.
Who can apply?
No special eligibility rules were announced. As with most Australian warehouse work, you will need the right to work in Australia. A forklift licence and experience in cold storage or food handling often help. Chief executive Amanda Bardwell said the company sees these roles as the start of long careers, not short-term work.
How do I apply?
- Go to the Woolworths Group careers website.
- Search for supply chain or Primary Connect jobs and filter by Eastern Creek or Western Sydney.
- Create a profile and submit your application online.
Only apply through the official website. Woolworths does not charge any fee to apply.
What it means for job seekers
- 800 permanent operating jobs are being filled now, months before the doors open.
- Western Sydney residents get more chances to work close to home; NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car welcomed that point.
- Cold-chain and automation experience is in demand as supermarkets rebuild their supply networks.
- Woolworths is also spending A$1.3 billion on distribution centres at Moorebank, so more logistics work is likely in the area.
Also in the region: Western Sydney Airport and its 8,500 jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is Woolworths creating in Western Sydney?
Woolworths is filling 800 new roles at its chilled and fresh distribution centre in Eastern Creek.
When does the Eastern Creek distribution centre open?
It is due to open in early 2027. Hiring has already started so teams are ready for opening.
Where do I apply for Woolworths distribution centre jobs?
Vacancies are listed on the Woolworths Group careers website, where you can search for supply chain and Primary Connect roles.
What kind of work is it?
The company has not listed every role in its announcement, but refrigerated distribution centres usually need pickers, forklift drivers, team leaders and technicians.
Apply only on the official site.
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