Allocator - Scheduler x 2 Permanent Positions

Asquith Workforce; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asquith Workforce is recruiting for two permanent Allocator – Scheduler to support a transport and logistics organisation in Queensland. This hands-on role coordinates people, vehicles and workloads, ensuring deliveries are scheduled safely and efficiently.

You will work with drivers, subcontractors and stakeholders to plan daily operations, monitor utilisation and maintain records. If you thrive under change and safety is your priority, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Prior fleet vehicle or rail allocation experience is highly regarded.
• Experience using Translogix or another freight management system.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication with drivers, customers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of transport safety and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of fatigue management and weight management systems.
• Geographical understanding of the local area.
• Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles or rail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and allocate daily fleet and rail workloads.
• Coordinate schedules to meet delivery timeframes.
• Reschedule workloads for operational changes.
• Manage driver availability and fatigue breaks.
• Coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor fleet and rail utilisation.
• Maintain records, timesheets, kilometre logs and billing info.
• Enter data and maintain freight management system information.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement practical solutions.
• Provide high levels of customer service.
• Report incidents and communicate with stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement across transport operations.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Chain of Responsibility and Heavy Vehicle National Law.
• Support and supervise allocation staff as required.

Skills

Transport/logistics operations

Fleet/rail allocation

Translogix experience

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Safety compliance understanding

Fatigue management knowledge

Local area knowledge

Reliability and adaptability

Tools

Translogix software

Freight management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Asquith Workforce is currently recruiting for (2) Two Permanent Allocator – Scheduler on behalf of an established transport and logistics organisation.

This hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys coordinating people, vehicles and workloads, solving problems as they arise, and ensuring customers receive a reliable and efficient service.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day coordination of road fleet and rail operations, ensuring deliveries and workloads are effectively scheduled while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, customer service and operational performance.

About the role

Working closely with the operations team, drivers, subcontractors and other stakeholders, you will be responsible for coordinating daily transport requirements and responding to changing operational priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, prioritising and allocating daily fleet and rail workloads
• Coordinating schedules to ensure deliveries are completed within required timeframes
• Rescheduling workloads when unexpected operational changes occur
• Managing driver availability and allocating fatigue breaks
• Coordinating subcontractors and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships
• Monitoring fleet and rail utilisation
• Maintaining accurate operational records, timesheets, kilometre logs and billing information
• Completing data entry and maintaining information within freight management systems
• Troubleshooting operational issues and finding practical solutions
• Providing a high level of customer service
• Reporting incidents and communicating with relevant stakeholders
• Supporting continuous improvement across transport operations
• Ensuring transport activities comply with relevant safety and legislative requirements, including Chain of Responsibility and Heavy Vehicle National Law requirements
• Supporting and supervising allocation and operational staff where required.

The position also requires some weekend availability and the ability to respond to after-hours calls when required, with 8/6 roster with other allocators

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the confidence to make decisions in a busy operational environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience within transport, logistics or supply chain operations
• Previous fleet vehicle or rail allocation experience – highly regarded
• Experience using Translogix or another transport allocation/freight management system
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• An understanding of transport safety and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of fatigue management and weight management systems
• A good geographical understanding of the local area
• Mechanical aptitude or knowledge of heavy vehicles or rail – advantageous
• A strong commitment to workplace safety.

Most importantly, you will be reliable, committed, customer-focused and comfortable working in a high-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take on a key operational position where your ability to coordinate, communicate and solve problems will have a direct impact on the success of daily transport operations.

You’ll work across a diverse range of stakeholders and have the opportunity to contribute not only to day-to-day scheduling, but also to safety, customer outcomes, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

A bit about Asquith Workforce

Asquith Workforce is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and Supply Nation Certified recruitment and workforce solutions business.

We recruit across mainstream and identified positions and work with candidates from all backgrounds. Our approach is centred on matching people to opportunities based on skills, capability, aptitude and attitude, while supporting positive and sustainable employment outcomes.