Operations Supervisor

Centurion; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Centurion in Perth is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in the Dangerous Goods or Projects division. You will manage drivers, coordinate fleet resources, and schedule workloads to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality service.

You will drive a culture of safety and performance, partner with customers and depots, and oversee fatigue management, CoR compliance, and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in transport/logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and fatigue management.
• Experience with scheduling, fleet planning and workforce rostering.
• Ability to lead and build relationships with drivers and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Experience in Dangerous Goods or Projects operations is highly regarded.
• Proficient with transport management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations across DG or Projects division, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery.
• Provide leadership to drivers and operational teams, coordinating fleet, equipment, trip scheduling, and workforce rostering to meet operational demands.
• Ensure compliance with fatigue management, CoR, DG requirements, and all mandatory training and licensing obligations.
• Monitor freight movements and operational performance, proactively resolving service issues and delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, receiving depots, and internal stakeholders.
• Support driver engagement, performance, and retention through effective leadership and communication.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions while partnering with People & Capability on employee relations and performance matters.
• Participate in weekend work and a rotational after-hours contact roster.

Skills

Leadership

Transport compliance

Scheduling

Fleet planning

Workforce coordination

Driver engagement

Safety culture

DG/Projects exp

MS Office

TMS proficiency

Job description

About the Opportunity

Join our Perth leadership team in a role that combines operational expertise, people leadership, and problem-solving. With responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation across either our Dangerous Goods (DG) or Projects business, you'll lead from the front, coordinating drivers, fleet resources, and logistics activities to deliver exceptional service. You'll work closely with drivers and key stakeholders to create a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation while fostering a positive team culture and delivering outstanding customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day transport operations across the Dangerous Goods (DG) or Projects division, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery.
• Provide strong leadership to drivers and operational teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture. Coordinate fleet, equipment, trip scheduling, and workforce rostering to meet operational demands.
• Ensure compliance with fatigue management, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), DG requirements, and all mandatory training and licensing obligations.
• Monitor freight movements and operational performance, proactively resolving service issues and delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, receiving depots, and internal stakeholders.
• Support driver engagement, performance, and retention through effective leadership and communication.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions while partnering with People & Capability on employee relations and performance matters.
• Participate in weekend work and a rotational after-hours contact roster.

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and brings:

• Leadership experience within transport and logistics operations.
• A strong understanding of transport compliance, CoR, and fatigue management requirements.
• Expertise in scheduling, fleet planning, and workforce coordination.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and build strong relationships with drivers and stakeholders.
• A commitment to safety, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in Dangerous Goods or Projects operations (highly regarded).
• Confidence using transport management 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.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced transport supervisor looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a busy operation and play a key role in the delivery of safe and compliant Dangerous Goods transport, we want to hear from you.

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

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.