Data-Driven Transport Solutions Specialist

Linfox; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linfox is seeking a Transport Solutions Specialist based at our Essendon Fields HQ in VIC to design and optimise transport solutions across our national network. You will analyse transport data, build network models, and identify opportunities to improve fleet utilisation, efficiency and cost outcomes, collaborating with commercial, operations and safety teams.

The role focuses on tender support, contract renewals and continuous improvement, delivering practical, data-driven transport solutions

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations or analytics and network optimisation.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and create data-driven insights.
• Knowledge of NHVL and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Experience with transport modelling, route optimisation, or simulation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Analyse transport data to identify optimisation opportunities and improve network performance.
• Develop and evaluate transport solutions using modelling, simulation, and route optimisation tools.
• Support tenders and contract renewals by producing transport models and pricing inputs.
• Produce cost models, productivity analysis, process maps, and resource planning recommendations.
• Present findings and business cases to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Monitor implemented solutions and identify further optimisation opportunities.

Skills

Transport operations

Transport analytics

Network optimisation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Excel

Power BI

Education

Engineering/Logistics/Business/Supply Chain Degree

Tools

Network modelling tools

Route optimisation software

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job no: 763638
Work type: Full time
Location: Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia, Melbourne - VIC - Australia
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Here at Linfox, we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government, and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

As a Transport Solutions Specialist at Linfox, you'll support the design and optimisation of transport solutions across our national network. Reporting to the Transport Solutions Manager and working within the Analytics, Design & Solutions (ADS) team, you'll analyse transport data, develop network models, and identify opportunities to improve fleet utilisation, efficiency, and cost outcomes.

You'll partner with commercial, operational, fleet, and safety teams to support new business tenders, contract renewals, and continuous improvement initiatives, delivering practical and data-driven transport solutions.

This role is onsite based out of our HQ in Essendon Fields (VIC)

Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyse transport and operational data to identify optimisation opportunities and improve network performance.
• Develop and evaluate transport solutions using network modelling, simulation, and route optimisation tools.
• Support new business tenders and contract renewals by producing transport models, resource requirements, and pricing inputs.
• Produce detailed cost models, productivity analysis, process maps, and resource planning recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of transport operations, fleet capability, NHVL, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements to ensure safe and executable solutions.
• Partner with business units, commercial teams, and operational stakeholders to develop innovative and practical transport strategies.
• Present findings, recommendations, and business cases to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Monitor implemented solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and further optimisation.

Are you the one?

We're looking for a commercially minded transport and analytics professional who thrives on solving complex operational challenges. You'll combine strong transport operations knowledge with advanced analytical skills to develop practical, data-driven solutions that deliver value for both Linfox and our customers.

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

• Experience in transport operations, transport analytics, network optimisation, logistics engineering, solution design, or transport planning.
• Strong understanding of transport networks, fleet utilisation, and heavy vehicle regulations including NHVL and CoR requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and proven experience analysing and manipulating large datasets.
• Experience using transport modelling, route optimisation, simulation, or network design software.
• Exposure to Power BI or similar visualisation tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple business functions.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse genders and identities.

Sounds like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.