Logistics Coordinator

Global Waste Services; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Waste Services in Brisbane is seeking a Scheduling & Logistics Coordinator to own daily operations and drive efficiency across our waste logistics network. You will plan routes, allocate technicians, and adapt schedules in real time while maintaining clear communication with clients and drivers.

A sharp eye for detail and 3–5 years in scheduling roles will help you thrive in our fast-growing team and culture that values professionalism and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling or service coordination with efficient run planning.
• 3–5 years in scheduling or service coordination roles.
• Strong attention to detail and error-free execution.
• Ability to reduce empty miles and improve utilisation.
• Calm under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Tech-savvy with modern tools and systems.
• Experience with logistics systems and scheduling software.
• Australian citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and fuel efficiency.
• Coordinate technician allocations ensuring on-time gear to sites.
• Pivot schedules in real time to keep service delivery seamless.
• Maintain clear communication with technicians and clients.
• Produce basic reporting with high data accuracy.

Skills

Scheduling

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tech-savvy

Systems experience

Communication

Tools

Scheduling software

Logistics systems

Job description

Help Drive the Engine Room of SEQ's Premium Service Leader

At Global Waste Services, we've traded the "old school" waste mentality for a culture built on professionalism, progress, and personality. We don't just manage waste; we're redefining how the industry operates across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and beyond.

As we scale, we're looking for a sharp Scheduling & Logistics Coordinator to own and assist with our daily operations. If you're a natural puzzle-solver with impeccable attention to detail and a passion for operational efficiency, you'll fit right in.

The Mission

You are the bridge between our customers and our fleet. Your day involves:

• Strategic Route Planning: Managing daily runs with a focus on maximum vehicle utilisation and fuel-efficient routing—ensuring our fleet is working smarter, not harder.
• Precision Scheduling: Coordinating technician allocations with a focus on accuracy—getting the right gear to the right site, every time.
• Real-Time Problem Solving: Pivoting schedules on the fly to keep service delivery seamless while ensuring no detail is missed in the shuffle.
• Clear Communication: Being the go-to contact for our technicians and the professional, reliable voice for our clients.
• Operational Integrity: Managing basic reporting with high data accuracy to keep the gears turning.

Why You'll Love It

• Tech-Forward: We use modern systems and data to drive our decisions.
• Culture First: A supportive, high-humour team that actually enjoys working together.
• Growth: We're expanding fast—your career can grow right alongside the fleet.
• Stability: A long-term role in an essential, booming industry.

What You Bring

• Logistics Logic: Experience in scheduling or service coordination with an understanding of how to build efficient runs.
• Proven Track Record: A minimum of 3-5 years experience in scheduling or service coordination roles.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years experience in scheduling or service coordination roles is essential for this position. Preferred
• A "Sharp Eye": You take pride in the details and catch the small things before they become big issues.
• Efficiency Mindset: You enjoy the challenge of reducing "empty miles" and hitting utilisation targets.
• Calm in the Chaos: The ability to stay composed and keep a level head when things move fast.
• Tech Savvy: Confidence with systems and a "can-do" attitude toward modern tools.
• Systems Expertise: Experience working with logistics systems and scheduling software platforms.
• Work Authorisation: Australian citizenship is required for this position.

If this sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your logistics career, we want to hear from you! Join a fast-growing, essential service team where your coordination skills will make a real impact every day. Don't miss out on this opportunity—