Operations Supervisor - Transport & Safety

Cleanaway; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Safe fleet & PPE

Employee discounts

Salary packaging

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead day-to-day transport and logistics operations in Australia. The role focuses on optimizing collections, mentoring staff, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across NHVR and environmental guidelines.

You will manage driver runs, coordinate shifts, and drive service excellence while maintaining cost efficiency and labour productivity within a fast-paced roster.

Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor in transport/logistics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HSE and NHVR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiencies within the team, continual review and improvement of collection runs and service delivery.
• Develop and mentor a collaborative, efficient and engaged team.
• Coordinate the scheduling of the day-to-day operations of driver runs.
• Ensure all pre-start, post-run, and minor day-to-day maintenance tasks are carried out on all equipment.
• Lead a high level of customer service within the collection teams, investigate and resolve service issues.
• Consult with line management in the development and management of operational targets.
• Enforce and monitor all NHVR regulations.
• Manage and prepare detailed reports on labour efficiencies and overall cost management.
• Lead performance management investigations and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

HSE knowledge

NHVR regulations

Environmental legislation

Transport operations

Heavy Rigid licence

Team supervision

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead day-to-day transport and logistics operations in Australia. The role focuses on optimizing collections, mentoring staff, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across NHVR and environmental guidelines.

You will manage driver runs, coordinate shifts, and drive service excellence while maintaining cost efficiency and labour productivity within a fast-paced roster.