Operations Manager at Chullora - NSW - Australia

Narooma; Sydney; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Career development opportunities

Dining and adventure benefits

Health and well-being programs

Job summary

Linfox Intermodal is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe and efficient delivery of our NSW operations from Chullora. This full‑time role focuses on coordinating daily site activities, managing resources, and ensuring service, safety and compliance are consistently achieved in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive transport planning, load optimisation and KPI achievement while coaching the team and building strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or road operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience leading operational teams and driving safe performance.
• Knowledge of safety compliance frameworks and fatigue management.
• Ability to plan resources including fleet, subcontractors and labour to meet demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient road operations across allocated shifts.
• Plan and manage fleet, subcontractors and labour to meet customer demand.
• Coordinate transport planning, load allocation and optimisation via TMS/DFN.
• Monitor service delivery, routing and driver performance to hit KPI targets.
• Maintain safety, regulatory compliance and audits across the site.

Skills

Transport operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

TMS systems

Stakeholder management

Tools

TMS systems

DFN systems

Job description

Join the transport leadership team that keeps Australia moving.

Working for one of Australia and New Zealand’s most sophisticated logistics providers, you’ll take ownership of complex, large-scale operations.

That means leading teams, managing performance and delivering outcomes in a fast‑paced environment where safety, service and efficiency are critical to success.

And with our dedicated focus on smarter, more efficient and more connected operations, you’ll help shape the future of transport across our business.

At Linfox, anything’s possible when you’re trusted to lead.

What does the job look like?

Linfox Intermodal is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Operations Manager to lead the safe and efficient delivery of our operations based in Chullora NSW. This role is responsible for coordinating daily site activities, managing operational resources and ensuring service, safety and compliance requirements are consistently achieved. This is an excellent opportunity for an operational leader with transport, logistics or road transport experience to take ownership of a fast‑paced operation and contribute to its ongoing improvement. The role will be a permanent day shift opportunity working Monday to Friday. Key areas:

• Lead and coordinate safe and efficient road operations across allocated shifts, ensuring service/compliance requirements are met
• Plan and manage operational resources, including fleet, equipment, subcontractors and labour, to meet customer demand
• Manage transport planning, load allocation and optimisation through TMS and DFN systems
• Monitor service execution, delivery schedules, routing and driver performance to ensure operational KPI targets are achieved
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory and company requirements, including Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, audits and incident management
• Lead, coach and support operational team members, promoting safe behaviours, accountability and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with customers, drivers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Proactively communicate operational risks, delays and service issues

Are you the one?

• Experience in transport, logistics or road operations within a complex and fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising operational teams and driving safe, accountable performance
• Experience in transport planning, load optimisation and TMS or similar operational systems
• Sound knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management and transport safety compliance requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong planning, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well‑being
• The chance to work in a high‑performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about us, visit www.linfox.com