National Operations Director – Transport & Safety

Liberty Oil; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Oil Australia is seeking a General Manager Operations to lead 6 direct reports, 200+ indirect reports and 120+ trucks across national transport operations. You will set standards, drive safe, reliable delivery, and balance safety with service and cost efficiency in a dynamic fuel distribution environment.

You will lead workforce planning, performance management and cross-functional collaboration with commercial and customer teams, delivering daily and strategic plans while ensuring

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership in transport, fuel distribution or high-risk operations.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle operations, fatigue, load restraint and road compliance.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and managing performance.
• Commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and data-driven decision making.
• Licences and certifications for site access and safety compliance are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport and scheduling with 6 direct reports and 200+ indirect staff.
• Set operational standards and drive safe, reliable delivery of Liberty Rural operations.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, asset utilisation and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with commercial and customer teams to meet demand and service levels.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and performance management.

Skills

Senior leadership

Transport operations

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decisions

Education

Business/Logistics degree

Engineering/Operations degree

Job description

Liberty Oil Australia is seeking a General Manager Operations to lead 6 direct reports, 200+ indirect reports and 120+ trucks across national transport operations. You will set standards, drive safe, reliable delivery, and balance safety with service and cost efficiency in a dynamic fuel distribution environment.

You will lead workforce planning, performance management and cross-functional collaboration with commercial and customer teams, delivering daily and strategic plans while ensuring