Fleet Supervisor

Strait Link; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strait Link in Melbourne is seeking a motivated and hands-on Logistics Supervisor to support our Port Melbourne on-forwarding and transport logistics operations. This role oversees daily logistics activities across road, rail, and shipping while providing leadership to the scheduling team.

You will supervise scheduling staff, monitor data entry across CBS, Tollworks and Oracle, ensure compliance with fatigue and mass management regulations, and maintain high service standards for customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transport, or fleet operations.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident using logistics and computer-based systems.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support scheduling staff in day-to-day operations.
• Assist with data entry across CBS, Tollworks, Oracle.
• Monitor driver timesheets in line with fatigue and mass management regulations.
• Debrief run sheets and ensure operational accuracy.
• Provide support across administration, operations, and container control teams when required.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, Chain of Responsibility, and transport regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and safe work practices.
• Deliver high-quality transport services that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Tuesday to Saturday role, with flexibility required to meet operational needs.

Skills

Logistics operations

Safety & compliance

Organisational skills

Data systems proficiency

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

Company Values

Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities everyday when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.

Company Description

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

Company Values

Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities everyday when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Logistics Supervisor to support our Port Melbourne on-forwarding and transport logistics operations. This role plays a key part in overseeing daily logistics activities across road, rail, and shipping, while providing leadership and support to the scheduling team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support scheduling staff in day-to-day operations
• Assist with data entry across systems (CBS, Tollworks, Oracle)
• Monitor driver timesheets in line with fatigue and mass management regulations
• Debrief run sheets and ensure operational accuracy
• Provide support across administration, operations, and container control teams when required
• Ensure compliance with OHS, Chain of Responsibility, and transport regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and safe work practices
• Deliver high-quality transport services that meet or exceed customer expectations
• Tuesday to Saturday role, with flexibility required to meet operational needs

Skills & Experience

• Experience in logistics, transport, or fleet operations
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident using logistics and computer-based systems
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Desirable

• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle compliance and Chain of Responsibility
• Exposure to rail and shipping operations
• Experience working in unionised environments

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for our interest.