Automotive Strategy & Solutions Leader

Toll Transport Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Group is seeking an experienced Head of Automotive and Strategic Solutions to lead and optimise automotive transport operations across Australia. You will partner with senior leadership to drive profitability, safety, and customer-focused innovation while building high-performing teams.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Retail Transport & Grocery, this role requires strategic vision, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering complex projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Business, Management or related discipline.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Strong understanding of transport, supply chain, and automotive operations.
• Financial management and commercial acumen, including budgeting and cost analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive transport operations to achieve strategic, financial, and operational objectives.
• Drive customer-focused solutions and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Oversee P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team while supporting succession planning.
• Identify and implement innovative supply chain and technology solutions that improve customer outcomes.
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all sites and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Automotive operations

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

P&L management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Business, Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Toll Group is seeking an experienced Head of Automotive and Strategic Solutions to lead and optimise automotive transport operations across Australia. You will partner with senior leadership to drive profitability, safety, and customer-focused innovation while building high-performing teams.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Retail Transport & Grocery, this role requires strategic vision, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering complex projects across multiple sites.