Road Train Haulage Operations Leader

Mlg Oz; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MLG Oz in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent – Road Train Haulage to lead our road train operations, drive performance and deliver safe, productive outcomes across sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires building high-performing teams, managing fleet performance, and maintaining strong commercial awareness to support project profitability, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' supervisory or project leadership experience within road train haulage or heavy transport operations.
• Successful completion of the Statutory Supervisor Examination.
• BSBWHS411 – Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS Risk Management.
• Experience implementing Fatigue Management Strategies and road transport compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage fleet performance and driver productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day road train haulage activities, achieving targets safely and efficiently.
• Lead by example, champion safety culture and fatigue management compliance.
• Mentor drivers and site personnel to build accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive vehicle utilisation, availability and productivity with safe operation.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Maintain cost control and operational reporting to support profitability.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients and maintenance teams for outcomes.
• Implement practical solutions to improve safety and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement mindset

Proactive mindset

Commercial awareness

Education

Statutory Supervisor Examination

BSBWHS411 – Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs

BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS Risk Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MLG Oz in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent – Road Train Haulage to lead our road train operations, drive performance and deliver safe, productive outcomes across sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires building high-performing teams, managing fleet performance, and maintaining strong commercial awareness to support project profitability, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.