Brisbane Nightshift Transport Planner

Lindsay Brothers Management Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay Transport, part of Lindsay Australia Limited, is seeking a Nightshift Transport Allocator to join our Brisbane team. You will coordinate local driver runs, plan loads and dispatch freight to meet customer deadlines. This hands-on role requires strong organisation, prioritisation and communication with drivers, depots and maintenance teams.

Nightshift roster options: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday. Start times will be confirmed for each position.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport allocation, scheduling, dispatch or a similar operations role.
• An understanding of fatigue management, mass limits and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with a diverse workforce
• A logical, organised approach and the ability to take ownership of your work
• Flexibility to work the required nightshift roster, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local driver allocations and deliveries
• Plan and build loads to meet customer requirements
• Manage equipment and resources to support efficient operations
• Raise and reconcile freight bills
• Work closely with operations, depot teams, floor staff and maintenance
• Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documentation is retrieved and uploaded
• Monitor fleet performance and report against KPIs
• Monitor compliance with fatigue, mass and maintenance requirements
• Support safe work practices and conduct site safety audits

Skills

Transport allocation

Scheduling

Dispatch

Fatigue management

Communication

Job description

Lindsay Transport, part of Lindsay Australia Limited, is seeking a Nightshift Transport Allocator to join our Brisbane team. You will coordinate local driver runs, plan loads and dispatch freight to meet customer deadlines. This hands-on role requires strong organisation, prioritisation and communication with drivers, depots and maintenance teams.

Nightshift roster options: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday. Start times will be confirmed for each position.