Morning Despatch Officer | Yatala

Followmont Transport Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Early finish afternoons

Career development

Wellbeing initiatives

Retail discounts

Job summary

Followmont Transport Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced AM Dispatch Officer for our busy Yatala depot. You will plan daily delivery runs, coordinate drivers and depot staff, and ensure freight is loaded, dispatched and delivered safely and on time.

In a fast-paced transport environment, you will support drivers throughout their shifts, manage redeliveries, and keep operations running smoothly from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, dispatch or freight operations.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service delivery.
• Good computer skills and confidence working with operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily delivery runs.
• Ensure freight is loaded correctly and dispatched on schedule.
• Complete and manage morning dispatch documentation.
• Communicate with drivers throughout the day and provide operational support.
• Monitor delivery progress and coordinate redeliveries where required.
• Work closely with warehouse and forklift teams to ensure freight is ready for departure.
• Make adjustments to runs based on freight volumes, delivery locations and customer requirements.
• Assist with scanning accuracy, freight control and general operational administration.
• Problem solve and respond to operational issues as they arise.
• Support the safe and efficient movement of freight through the depot.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Tools

Operational systems

Job description

We're seeking an experienced AM Dispatch Officer to join our busy Yatala depot. This is a hands-on role that will see you working closely with drivers, forklift operators and depot staff to ensure freight is loaded, dispatched and delivered safely and on time.

Working in a fast-paced transport environment, you'll be responsible for planning daily runs, supporting drivers throughout their shift, coordinating redeliveries and helping keep our operation running smoothly from start to finish.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time position with job security
• Monday to Friday roster, 4:00am to 12:00pm
• Generous overtime opportunities available
• Early finish every day, leaving your afternoons free
• Work with a supportive and experienced operations team
• Career development opportunities within a growing transport business
• Employee benefits including wellbeing initiatives and retail discounts

We're seeking an experienced AM Dispatch Officer to join our busy Yatala depot. This is a hands-on role that will see you working closely with drivers, forklift operators and depot staff to ensure freight is loaded, dispatched and delivered safely and on time.

Working in a fast-paced transport environment, you'll be responsible for planning daily runs, supporting drivers throughout their shift, coordinating redeliveries and helping keep our operation running smoothly from start to finish.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time position with job security
• Monday to Friday roster, 4:00am to 12:00pm
• Generous overtime opportunities available
• Early finish every day, leaving your afternoons free
• Work with a supportive and experienced operations team
• Career development opportunities within a growing transport business
• Employee benefits including wellbeing initiatives and retail discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily delivery runs
• Ensure freight is loaded correctly and dispatched on schedule
• Complete and manage morning dispatch documentation
• Communicate with drivers throughout the day and provide operational support
• Monitor delivery progress and coordinate redeliveries where required
• Work closely with warehouse and forklift teams to ensure freight is ready for departure
• Make adjustments to runs based on freight volumes, delivery locations and customer requirements
• Assist with scanning accuracy, freight control and general operational administration
• Problem solve and respond to operational issues as they arise
• Support the safe and efficient movement of freight through the depot

About You To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, dispatch or freight operations
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• The ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service delivery
• Good computer skills and confidence working with operational systems
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the wider team
• Knowledge of the transport and logistics industry

Highly Regarded

• Forklift Licence
• Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR, HC or MC)
• Experience in general freight operations
• Experience allocating drivers or planning delivery routes

Why Followmont? At Followmont Transport, our people are at the heart of what we do. With a network spanning Queensland and New South Wales, we're proud to provide trusted freight solutions while maintaining the family values that have driven our success for generations.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, work with great people and build a long-term career in transport, we'd love to hear from you.