Operations Coordinator - Tully or Innisfail

Blenners Transport; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenners Transport is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations across North Queensland depots, based at Tully or Innisfail. This full-time role involves coordinating freight receiving and dispatch, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency.

You will work with drivers, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain high-performance operations and top-tier customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in refrigerated transport preferred.
• Proficiency with computer-based systems and programs.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage local PUD operations across North Queensland Depots in a floating/relieving role.
• Liaise with drivers and subcontractors to ensure fitness for duty and compliance with legal driving hours.
• Ensure adherence to BFM and all compliance requirements at all times.
• Coordinate and book transport loads efficiently.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and promptly.
• Oversee truck departures to ensure safe, timely loading and full load compliance.
• Ensure freight is dispatched correctly according to temperature, road, or rail requirements.
• Confirm all drivers and subcontractors meet both legal and delivery obligations.

Skills

Refrigerated transport

Computer skills

Organisation

Autonomy

Communication

Job description

Operations Coordinator - Tully or Innisfail

Blenners Transport is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Coordinator to join our growing team, based at either our Tully or Innisfail depot. This is a full-time role.

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations across Blenners Transport North Queensland Depots, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient receiving and dispatch of freight.

You will collaborate closely with internal departments, operational teams, and customers to ensure a smooth and high-performing operation at all times.

Position Requirements

• Previous refrigerated transport experience would be an advantage,
• Proficiency in a range of computer-based systems and programs.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a nationally respected refrigerated transport company
• Supportive team culture
• Be part of a business that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Employee benefits/discounts:

• 6% off Medibank Private Health Insurance
• 15% off Bridgestone Tyres
• 7c/litre off Marano’s Fuel in North QLD
• 10c/litre off Deisel fuel Australia Wide

Key Responsibilities

• Manage local PUD operations across North Queensland Depots in a floating/relieving role,
• Liaise with drivers and subcontractors to ensure fitness for duty and compliance with legal driving hours.
• Ensure adherence to BFM and all compliance requirements at all times.
• Coordinate and book transport loads efficiently.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and promptly.
• Oversee truck departures to ensure safe, timely loading and full load compliance.
• Ensure freight is dispatched correctly according to temperature, road, or rail requirements.
• Confirm all drivers and subcontractors meet both legal and delivery obligations.

About the Company

Blenners Transportis a proudly Australian Owned and family operated transport business with over 35 years' experience specialising in refrigerated transport Australia Wide.

With depots across Brisbane, Tully and Far North Queensland, Blenners are the nationally trusted and respected refrigerated transport solution, working with leading retailers and well-known and reputable brands Australia-wide, with a strong emphasis on their customers and their team.