Operations Administrator

Lindsay Australia Ltd; Nambour; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Family-oriented culture

Referral and retention rewards

Novated leases

Partner discounts

Job summary

Lindsay Australia Ltd is seeking an Operations Administrator at our Nambour depot in Queensland. The role blends on‑the‑road duties with administration, requiring an HR licence and warehousing knowledge. You’ll plan loads, prepare documentation, and coordinate with drivers, depots and customers to ensure smooth freight movements.

The position is permanent, Monday to Friday with potential overtime, offering development opportunities and a family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• HR licence to operate vehicles.
• Experience in transport/site operations and warehousing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate daily operational duties and resources.
• Plan and coordinate loads to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Operate vehicles when required to support business needs.
• Prepare manifests and transport documentation.
• Liaise with growers, drivers, and depots to ensure efficient freight movements.
• Coordinate with key customers and manage urgent service escalations.
• Conduct driver debriefs and review daily paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage freight bookings, delivery schedules, and customer requests.
• Provide operational support and work closely with depot staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Assist the Administration Team and Depot Manager with daily administrative tasks and reporting requirements.
• Maintain effective communication across operations to support service performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

HR licence

Transport industry knowledge

Warehousing experience

Decision making

Communication skills

Tools

Transport administration

Job description

Who We Are:

Lindsay Australia is a leading provider of integrated transport, logistics, and rural supply chain solutions, supporting the food processing, fresh produce, and horticultural industries. Through our specialised Transport and Rural divisions, we deliver end-to-end services including road and rail transport, warehousing, and value-added capabilities across an extensive Australia-wide network.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Our Nambour depot is looking for a proactive Operations Administrator to bring on board. If you enjoy both being out on a run, driving the trucks and then changing things up but jumping in to assist with the administration side of things you will thrive in this role. This is a permanent role, working Mon - Fri with the opportunity for overtime.

What You'll Do:

• Allocate daily operational duties and resources
• Plan and coordinate loads to meet customer and operational requirements
• Operate vehicles when required to support business needs
• Prepare manifests and transport documentation
• Liaise with growers, drivers, and Southeast Queensland depots to ensure efficient freight movements
• Coordinate with key customers and manage urgent service escalations
• Conduct driver debriefs and review daily paperwork for accuracy and compliance
• Manage freight bookings, delivery schedules, and customer requests
• Provide operational support and work closely with depot staff to ensure seamless service delivery
• Assist the Administration Team and Depot Manager with daily administrative tasks and reporting requirements
• Maintain effective communication across operations to support service performance and customer satisfaction

What You Bring:

• HR licence to operate vehicles
• Industry knowledge - Transport or relevant industry experience will be highly regarded for this role.
• Warehousing Knowledge & Experience - Strong understanding of transport site operations, including transhipping requirements for efficient workflow.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving - Confidence to make quick, effective decisions under pressure
• Communication & Collaboration -Work closely with drivers, allocators, key stakeholders & customers to ensure seamless operations
• Transport Administratio n knowledge will be highly regarded

What We Offer

• Career development opportunities in a growing organisation.
• A family-oriented company culture that values safety, support, and inclusivity.
• Recognition and rewards for key service milestones.
• Employee referral and retention bonus programs.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leases.
• Discounts with partners such as Qantas, Ringers Western, Bridgestone Tyres, and more.

Join a company that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork. Ready to take the next step? Grow with Lindsay's. For further information, contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lindsay Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, veterans, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. All applicants will be considered fairly regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.