Fleet Controller: Scheduling & Compliance Lead

K&S Freighters; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car lease

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Career development

Employee recognition program

24/7 EAP and financial wellness

Job summary

K&S Freighters is a leading Australian transport and logistics provider, delivering end-to-end road, rail and sea solutions. The Fleet Controller role reports to the State manager and directs, coordinates and optimises daily transport operations to ensure efficient fleet and subcontractor utilisation while delivering excellent customer service.

You will monitor safety, compliance and productivity against targets, manage driver fatigue programs, maintain strong driver and customer communication,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport scheduling, fleet control or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of fatigue management and transport compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fleet and subcontractor scheduling.
• Manage manifests and transport movements.
• Monitor fatigue compliance and Safe Driver Plans.
• Maintain communication with drivers and customers.
• Investigate service failures and operational incidents.
• Ensure compliance with transport laws, accreditation schemes and company policies.
• Report delays, incidents and non-conformances promptly.
• Support safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Transport scheduling

Fleet control

Logistics

Fatigue management

Transport compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Job description

K&S Freighters is a leading Australian transport and logistics provider, delivering end-to-end road, rail and sea solutions. The Fleet Controller role reports to the State manager and directs, coordinates and optimises daily transport operations to ensure efficient fleet and subcontractor utilisation while delivering excellent customer service.

You will monitor safety, compliance and productivity against targets, manage driver fatigue programs, maintain strong driver and customer communication,