Allocator/Scheduler

K&S Corporation; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Novated car lease

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Career development

Employee recognition

EAP program

Background checks

ASX-listed, long-standing history

Job summary

K&S Corporation, a leading ASX-listed, multi-modal transport and logistics provider, seeks an experienced allocator for the Chemtrans division. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, manage documentation, and ensure compliance for dangerous goods with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service.

The role requires flexibility for weekend rosters and on-site work. Join a storied company with 80 years of industry history, offering on-going training, career development and a

Qualifications

• Experience in transport & logistics operations and allocation.
• Ability to communicate clearly under pressure and direct drivers.
• Knowledge of NHVR, fatigue management and dangerous goods is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day transport operations for dangerous goods division.
• Maintain documentation and ensure legal compliance for deliveries.
• Monitor rosters, driver fatigue compliance, and vehicle servicing.
• Allocate resources for safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Report delays and incidents to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Transport allocation experience

Strong communicator under pressure

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised allocator to co-ordinate day-to-day transport operations within our dangerous goods division.

This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills to ensure business needs are delivered and the customer needs are always met to a high standard.

Operating as the go-to person for fatigue management, delivery processes, customer service and monitoring of the fleet, this role offers variety and strong career development in dangerous goods setting with on-the-job training and support provided.

You will

• Complete and monitor all documentation in a timely, accurate manner and in accordance with legal requirements and customer expectations
• Generate all paperwork required for daily deliveries including con notes and delivery dockets
• Monitor rosters and scheduling to meet compliance with driver fatigue laws
• Monitor onsite equipment maintenance and service requirements
• Allocate your resources and operate in the safest, efficient and most cost-effective manner
• Report any delays to customers due to breakdowns, weather/traffic conditions, emergencies or irregularities to ensure requirements are met
• Data entry of driver's hours to support BFM accreditation
• PPE issuing, monitoring and auditing
• Documentation and investigation of incidents as per K&S standards
• Complying with all transport regulations and laws
• Assisting with vehicle servicing and inspections, documenting all actions and recording on file

This role will also involve joining a team roster and working some weekends, so flexibility to be available on these occasions is required.

What you'll bring

You’ll have transport allocation experience, but specific training offered for the right person with the specifics required for this role. You will be a strong, professional communicator when under pressure, and able to remain positive to solve issues and direct drivers when needed.

You will have

• Experience in transport & logistics operations
• Proven customer service delivery and excellent communication & leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem solve when issues ariseA proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Knowledge of compliance and legislative requirements regarding NHVR, fatigue management and dangerous goods- highly desirable but not required
• Exceptional organisational skills, an eye for detail and accuracy and a passion for efficiency

Why Join us

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.