Dispatch Operations Lead: Drive On-Time Deliveries

Private Advertiser; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Despatch Operations Lead to manage a busy distribution operation, coordinating daily dispatch, warehousing activities and driver schedules to ensure on-time deliveries. The role is hands-on and demands strong organisation, communication, and process discipline in a high-volume environment.

You will work closely with warehouse teams, drivers and internal stakeholders to keep daily deliveries moving, maintaining accuracy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatch, warehouse coordination or logistics scheduling.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Clear communication with warehouse teams, drivers and customers.
• High attention to detail and commitment to process accuracy.
• Forklift licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dispatch of customer orders and delivery runs.
• Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure orders are picked and staged correctly.
• Schedule and confirm deliveries with drivers and customers.
• Monitor delivery timelines and communicate any delays proactively.
• Prepare dispatch documentation including run sheets and delivery paperwork.
• Maintain accurate order and freight records within internal systems.
• Support the loading and unloading of trucks when required.
• Ensure dispatch processes follow safety procedures and operational standards.
• Assist with problem solving when delivery or stock issues arise.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Warehouse coordination

Logistics scheduling

Organisational skills

Time management

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Despatch Operations Lead to manage a busy distribution operation, coordinating daily dispatch, warehousing activities and driver schedules to ensure on-time deliveries. The role is hands-on and demands strong organisation, communication, and process discipline in a high-volume environment.

You will work closely with warehouse teams, drivers and internal stakeholders to keep daily deliveries moving, maintaining accuracy and safety standards.