Operations Supervisor

Centurion; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Centurion is seeking an experienced transport leader to oversee Hazelmere Depot's day-to-day operations with a focus on Dangerous Goods. You will lead drivers and operational staff, coordinate trips, rostering, and fleet allocation while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will manage fatigue, CoR, and DG compliance, support driver wellbeing, and drive service excellence across the operation. A proactive safety mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads teams in transport/logistics operations.
• Experience with DG operations and compliance.
• Knowledge of scheduling, freight movements and manifesting.
• Understand fatigue management, CoR and transport compliance.
• Strong planning, rostering and workforce coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport and Dangerous Goods operations at Hazelmere.
• Provide leadership to drivers and operational teams.
• Coordinate daily trip movements and allocate fleet/equipment.
• Manage driver rosters and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with fatigue management, CoR and DG requirements.
• Monitor freight movements and manifesting.
• Coordinate communications with depots and stakeholders.
• Address operational issues and service delays.
• Support driver performance, engagement and retention.
• Ensure licenses, medicals, training, and compliance remain current.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with People & Capability on workforce matters.
• Participate in weekend work and after-hours roster.

Skills

Team leadership

Dangerous Goods operations

Transport scheduling

CoR & fatigue management

Fleet & equipment management

Stakeholder relationship building

Safety compliance

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport systems

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on operational leadership role responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day transport operation at our Hazelmere Depot, with a particular focus on the Dangerous Goods (DG) side of the business. You’ll lead a team of drivers and operational employees, coordinating trip movements, fleet and equipment allocation, rostering and service delivery while ensuring operations remain safe, compliant and efficient. Working closely with drivers, internal stakeholders and receiving depots, you’ll play a key role in keeping freight moving, supporting driver wellbeing and maintaining high standards across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day‑to‑day transport and Dangerous Goods operations at Hazelmere.
• Provide strong leadership to drivers and operational teams, fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Coordinate daily trip movements, including the allocation of prime movers, trailers and equipment.
• Manage driver rosters and workforce planning to ensure appropriate operational coverage.
• Ensure operations comply with fatigue management legislation, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and DG requirements.
• Monitor freight movements, scanning and manifesting to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Coordinate departure schedules and maintain clear communication with receiving depots and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively manage operational issues, service delays and driver concerns, escalating where required.
• Support driver performance, engagement and retention through effective communication and leadership.
• Ensure licences, medicals, training and other mandatory compliance requirements remain current.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
• Work collaboratively with People & Capability on performance, employee relations and workplace matters.
• Participate in weekend work and a rotational after‑hours contact roster.

About You

We're looking for an experienced transport leader who is confident managing people, making decisions in a fast‑paced environment and keeping an operation moving.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Previous experience supervising teams within a transport or logistics environment.
• Experience working with Dangerous Goods operations and relevant compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of transport scheduling, freight movements, scanning and manifesting.
• An understanding of fatigue management, CoR and transport compliance requirements.
• Strong planning, rostering and workforce coordination skills.
• Experience managing fleet, equipment and driver allocation.
• The ability to build strong relationships with drivers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, service delivery and problem solving.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
• Proficiency with transport systems and Microsoft Office.

About Centurion

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long‑standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, we operate a nationwide network of 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

Why Join Centurion?

• Lead a key transport operation with a strong Dangerous Goods focus.
• Join an established Australian logistics business with a nationwide network.
• Make a direct impact on operational performance, safety and driver engagement.
• Work within a high‑performing and collaborative team.
• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• Access to benefits including health insurance discounts.

Centurion is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and First Nations People.