Nightshift Transport Allocator

Lindsay Australia Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay Transport, part of Lindsay Australia Limited, is seeking a Nightshift Transport Allocator to join our Brisbane team. The role focuses on coordinating local driver runs, planning loads, and ensuring freight movements are on time.

You will work closely with drivers, depot teams and maintenance, manage resources, raise freight bills, and ensure PODs are properly captured and uploaded. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring strong planning, problem-solving and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport allocation, scheduling or dispatch.
• Understanding fatigue management, mass limits and Chain of Responsibility.
• Strong planning and problem-solving with ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local driver allocations and deliveries
• Plan and build loads to meet customer requirements
• Manage equipment and resources to support efficient operations
• Raise and reconcile freight bills
• Work closely with operations, depot teams, floor staff and maintenance
• Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documentation is retrieved and uploaded
• Monitor fleet performance and report against KPIs
• Monitor compliance with fatigue, mass and maintenance requirements
• Support safe work practices and conduct site safety audits

Skills

Transport allocation

Scheduling

Dispatch

Job description

Nightshift Transport Allocator### Nightshift Transport AllocatorApply: Sydney, New South Wales: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 26, 2026 (26 days left to apply): JR-26-512**Who We Are:**Lindsay Transport, part of Lindsay Australia Limited, is Australia's leading transporter of fresh and refrigerated produce. We connect Australian farmers with retailers and families through our national road, rail and logistics network. With more than 70 years of experience, we're a diverse and growing business with opportunities to learn, develop and Grow with Lindsay's.**The Opportunity:** We're looking for a Nightshift Transport Allocator to join our Brisbane team, coordinating local driver runs and ensuring freight is planned, loaded and dispatched on time.This is a hands-on role where no two shifts are necessarily the same. You'll need to stay organised, adapt when priorities change and work closely with drivers and depot teams to keep the operation running smoothly.If you enjoy taking ownership, making decisions and being part of a team that gets the job done, we'd love to hear from you.***Nightshift roster options:**** Sunday to Thursday OR Tuesday to SaturdayStart times will be confirmed for each position.**What You'll Do:*** Coordinate local driver allocations and deliveries* Plan and build loads to meet customer requirements* Manage equipment and resources to support efficient operations* Raise and reconcile freight bills* Work closely with operations, depot teams, floor staff and maintenance* Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documentation is retrieved and uploaded* Monitor fleet performance and report against KPIs* Monitor compliance with fatigue, mass and maintenance requirements* Support safe work practices and conduct site safety audits**What You'll Bring:*** Experience in transport allocation, scheduling, dispatch or a similar operations role* An understanding of fatigue management, mass limits and Chain of Responsibility requirements* Strong planning and problem-solving skills* The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change* Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with a diverse workforce* A logical, organised approach and the ability to take ownership of your work* Flexibility to work the required nightshift roster, including weekends**Why Join Lindsay?**You'll be part of a well-established national transport business where your contribution makes a real difference to daily operations. You'll have the opportunity to build your transport experience, develop your skills and explore future career opportunities as you grow with the business.**Equal Opportunity Employer:**The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.