RELIEF OPERATIONS PLANNER / SUPERVISOR

Sargeant Transport; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SARGEANT TRANSPORT is seeking a flexible and experienced Transport Operations professional to join as relief planner/supervisor. You will provide annual leave coverage, move between planning, supervision and operations, and plan loads to keep freight moving.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving and accuracy in paperwork and systems. You’ll support drivers, customers and subcontractors, monitor performance, and adapt to changing rosters and shifts, including occasional night or

Qualifications

• Transport operations experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across different shifts and teams.
• Ignition and Translogix experience preferred.
• Basic Fatigue Management accreditation (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide annual leave coverage across Operations Planning and Supervision.
• Move between roles and teams depending on operational requirements.
• Plan loads, allocate jobs and keep freight moving.
• Monitor drivers, loads and service performance.
• Re-plan when things change and solve issues quickly.
• Support drivers, customers, subcontractors and the wider operations team.
• Maintain high standards of safety, fatigue management and compliance.
• Keep systems, paperwork and operational information accurate.

Skills

Transport operations

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Safety & compliance

Tools

Ignition

Translogix

Job description

BE THE ONE WE CAN COUNT ON.

We’re looking for a flexible and experienced Transport Operations professional to join our team as our go-to relief planner/supervisor.

This is a varied role where no two weeks are necessarily the same. You’ll step into different areas of the operation to cover annual leave and keep things running smoothly. Whether that’s supporting the planning team, supervising operations, or helping wherever you’re needed most.

THE ROLE

Provide annual leave coverage across Operations Planning and Supervision

Move between roles and teams depending on operational requirements

Plan loads, allocate jobs and keep freight moving

Monitor drivers, loads and service performance

Re-plan when things change and solve issues quickly

Support drivers, customers, subcontractors and the wider operations team

Maintain high standards of safety, fatigue management and compliance

Keep systems, paperwork and operational information accurate

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

This role will suit someone who likes variety and can adapt quickly.

You’ll need to be comfortable working:

Across different operational functions

Day shift

Occasional Night shifts when required- typically around once a year for annual leave coverage

Occasional weekends when required- typically around once a year for annual leave coverage

Your roster and responsibilities will change depending on who is on leave and where the business needs support.

ABOUT YOU

Transport operations experience

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Highly organised with great attention to detail

Comfortable working across different shifts and teams

Ignition and Translogix experience highly regarded

Basic Fatigue Management accreditation (training can be provided)