Regional Transport Operations Manager (NSW & QLD)

Woods & Co; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods & Co Recruitment is partnering with an established transport and logistics business to appoint an NSW/QLD Operations Manager based in Blacktown, Sydney. You will own day-to-day operations across NSW and Queensland, driving service delivery, leading teams and subcontractors, and strengthening customer relationships.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on reliable service, managing transport capacity, and achieving strong operational and commercial outcomes across two states.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in transport or logistics with fleet operations responsibility.
• Strong leadership and the ability to coach teams across multiple locations.
• Sound commercial acumen with cost control and profitability focus.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations across NSW and QLD, including bookings, dispatch, and deliveries.
• Lead fleet controllers, CS staff and subcontractors/owner-drivers; drive performance.
• Build strong customer relationships and resolve service issues to increase volumes.
• Monitor costs, fleet utilisation, carrier performance, and reporting/invoicing.
• Ensure WHS, NHVR and Chain of Responsibility compliance including fatigue management.

Skills

Fleet management

Team leadership

Customer relationships

Operations reporting

Job description

Woods & Co Recruitment is partnering with an established transport and logistics business to appoint an NSW/QLD Operations Manager based in Blacktown, Sydney. You will own day-to-day operations across NSW and Queensland, driving service delivery, leading teams and subcontractors, and strengthening customer relationships.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on reliable service, managing transport capacity, and achieving strong operational and commercial outcomes across two states.