Logistics Manager

Armaguard Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Safety culture and wellbeing benefits

Collaboration with Armaguard and Prosg

Job summary

Linfox Armaguard Group is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a proactive, high-performing team across Armoured and Non-Armoured operations in Queensland. You will oversee scheduling, resource planning and transport activities, driving profitability, fleet utilisation and customer outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have proven logistics leadership, strong safety and compliance knowledge, and experience with budgets, performance reporting and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing logistics or transport operations.
• Strong leadership experience in a service-driven operational environment.
• Experience managing budgets, operational reporting and financial performance.
• Experience handling employee relations with unionised workforces.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of workplace legislation, WHS requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the efficient and profitable performance of the transport operation.
• Maximising fleet utilisation, operational productivity and revenue performance.
• Managing all run scheduling and distribution resources to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Ensuring compliance with security, firearms, licensing, WHS and legislative requirements.
• Effectively managing workplace injury cases and Return-to-Work programs.
• Producing budgets, resource plans and performance reporting.
• Monitoring operational risk and implementing risk management strategies.
• Building partnerships across Logistics, Cash Processing and Administration teams.
• Developing capable and engaged teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Managing customer relationships and resolving operational issues promptly.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Budget & financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Team coaching & mentoring

Change management

Communication & negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

About the Team

Our Logistics team plays a critical role in the safe and efficient delivery of cash-in-transit services to customers across Queensland. Working closely with Cash Processing and Administration teams, the Logistics function ensures operational excellence through effective scheduling, customer service delivery, fleet management and compliance with strict security and safety standards.

Whatdoes the job look like?

As Logistics Manager, you will lead a proactive and high-performing team responsible for Armoured and Non-Armoured operations, while overseeing all scheduling, resource planning and transport activities.

key responsibilities include:

• Leading the efficient and profitable performance of the transport operation
• Maximising fleet utilisation, operational productivity and revenue performance
• Managing all run scheduling and distribution resources to deliver outstanding customer outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations
• Ensuring compliance with security, firearms, licensing, WHS and legislative requirements
• Effectively managing workplace injury cases, including the development, implementation and monitoring of Return-to-Work programs
• Producing budgets, resource plans, capital planning requirements and performance reporting and analysis
• Monitoring operational risk and implementing effective risk management strategies
• Building strong partnerships across Logistics, Cash Processing, and Administration teams
• Developing capable and engaged teams through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
• Managing customer relationships and resolving operational issues in a timely manner
• Promoting a strong safety culture aligned with the Armacare philosophy of "Protecting our people, eliminating harm, leading in safety"

Are you the one?

You are a proven logistics or transport leader with strong operational management experience and the ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment. You enjoy motivating a large team, driving performance and building strong customer relationships while maintaining a relentless focus on safety and compliance.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience managing logistics or transport operations
• Strong leadership experience within a service-driven operational environment
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, operational reporting and financial performance
• Experience managing employee relations matters and engaging with unionised workforces
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Solid knowledge of workplace legislation, WHS requirements, Chain of responsibility obligations and compliance frameworks
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer literacy and experience using operational reporting systems
• Ability to respond to urgent operational escalations after hours and on occasion outside regular business hours
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to other sites as required.

What's in it for me?

Join a respected Australian organisation where leadership, innovation, and integrity are valued. You'll have access to:

• A collaborative environment that supports professional growth
• Paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dinning and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The backing of two trusted Australian security leaders-Armaguard and prosegur
• A culture built on safety, accountability and excellence

we kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. The Linfox Armaguard Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox Armaguard group employment criteria which will include but not limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

Since 1938, Linfox Armaguard Group has built a trusted legacy in secure logistics and technology solutions. Following our merger with Prosegur, two trusted Australian security leaders have joined forces to create the nation's most comprehensive cash and valuables network. Trusted by leading names in banking, retail, hospitality, medical and government sectors, we're known for our culture of safety, innovation, and integrity. Join us and be part of a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

At the Linfox Armaguard Group, we focus on providing and inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives: with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

To know more about opportunities at Linfox Armaguard Group, visit www.armaguard.com.au