Officeworks announced a $15 million restructuring plan that will see some roles moved to India and the Philippines, according to 9News .
The Australian office supplies retailer cited the need to improve efficiency and reduce costs as drivers for the offshore shift, which is expected to affect a number of local positions. The company assured that affected employees would be supported through the transition.
The restructuring is part of a broader trend among Australian firms leveraging lower-cost labor markets in Southeast Asia. No specific timeline or number of jobs impacted has been disclosed.