Junior Fleet Controller: Container Transport & Planning

Paddock to Port; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paddock to Port is a Container Management & Transport business based in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We are seeking a Junior Fleet Controller to join our dynamic Sunshine West team, with on‑the‑job training provided.

You will plan next-day operations, schedule drivers, allocate jobs to contractors and monitor Wharf timelines to keep costs down, while ensuring compliance with fatigue management and CoR regulations.

Qualifications

• Entry level Fleet Controller experience (or similar roles).
• Understanding of container transport operations incl. wharf pickups/deliveries.
• Knowledge of 1-Stop, Container chain and Freight Tracker is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Melbourne metro area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare next-day operations including container preloads and driver rosters.
• Allocate jobs to contract drivers and communicate start times clearly.
• Book import containers upon availability and assign to same-day/next-day runs.
• Monitor 1-Stop container lists to avoid wharf storage charges.
• Maintain oversight of missed or late wharf slots.
• Maximise container utilisation by matching imports with exports.
• Manage fleet bookings to optimise performance and compliance.
• Ensure timely return of empty containers to avoid detention fees.
• Monitor driver work hours in line with fatigue management and CoR regulations.
• Account management and subcontractor relationship management.

Skills

Container operations knowledge

Driver scheduling

Strong communication

Organised

Subcontractor management

Tools

1-Stop

Container chain

Freight Tracker

Job description

Paddock to Port is a Container Management & Transport business based in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We are seeking a Junior Fleet Controller to join our dynamic Sunshine West team, with on‑the‑job training provided.

You will plan next-day operations, schedule drivers, allocate jobs to contractors and monitor Wharf timelines to keep costs down, while ensuring compliance with fatigue management and CoR regulations.