Senior Transport Allocator

seek.com.au; Temora Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Laptop

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Allocator to coordinate a heavy vehicle fleet across the ACT and regional NSW. This hands-on role requires strong logistical thinking and the ability to adapt a transport plan as the day evolves; you will manage about 15 drivers and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams.

The role offers $95,000–$105,000 plus super, Monday–Friday 7:00am–4:00pm, with hybrid options after establishment; company phone and laptop provided.

Qualifications

• Previous heavy vehicle transport allocation experience is essential.
• Experience allocating complex heavy vehicle movements.
• Knowledge of fatigue, mass and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• HC or MC licence desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily and forward heavy vehicle movements
• Coordinate drivers and act as their primary contact for day‑to‑day operational matters
• Monitor fleet movements, delays and turnaround times and follow up where required
• Maximise fleet utilisation, identify backload opportunities and minimise unnecessary empty running
• Adjust allocations around changing operational requirements, driver hours, maintenance and breakdowns
• Coordinate truck availability with internal operational and maintenance teams
• Maintain oversight of driver fatigue, vehicle mass and relevant Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Maintain accurate allocation records and complete required transport documentation
• Communicate with internal sites and external delivery locations regarding movements and scheduling

Skills

Heavy vehicle allocation

Fleet planning

Excel

Vehicle tracking

Transport systems

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Vehicle tracking

Transport systems

Job description

$95,000 – $105,000 + Super
Full Time | Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm | Phone & Laptop

An established business is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Allocator to coordinate a heavy vehicle fleet operating across the ACT and regional NSW.

This is a hands‑on allocation role requiring strong logistical thinking, commercial awareness and the ability to manage a transport plan that can change throughout the day. You will coordinate approximately 15 drivers and work closely with operations and maintenance teams to keep the fleet productive and efficiently positioned.

An established business is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Allocator to coordinate a heavy vehicle fleet operating across the ACT and regional NSW.

This is a hands‑on allocation role requiring strong logistical thinking, commercial awareness and the ability to manage a transport plan that can change throughout the day. You will coordinate approximately 15 drivers and work closely with operations and maintenance teams to keep the fleet productive and efficiently positioned.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily and forward heavy vehicle movements

• Coordinate drivers and act as their primary contact for day‑to‑day operational matters

• Monitor fleet movements, delays and turnaround times and follow up where required

• Maximise fleet utilisation, identify backload opportunities and minimise unnecessary empty running

• Adjust allocations around changing operational requirements, driver hours, maintenance and breakdowns

• Coordinate truck availability with internal operational and maintenance teams

• Maintain oversight of driver fatigue, vehicle mass and relevant Chain of Responsibility requirements

• Maintain accurate allocation records and complete required transport documentation

• Communicate with internal sites and external delivery locations regarding movements and scheduling

About You

Previous heavy vehicle transport allocation experience is essential.

You will be an experienced allocator who can think several moves ahead, make sound decisions under pressure and maintain control of a changing transport schedule. Strong communication is essential, as is the confidence to manage experienced drivers, set clear expectations and follow up performance when required.

You will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience allocating complex heavy vehicle movements

• Strong understanding of fleet utilisation, route planning and backloading

• Knowledge of fatigue, mass and Chain of Responsibility requirements

• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

• Confidence using Excel, vehicle tracking and transport systems

• Good knowledge of regional NSW transport operations

• HC or MC licence desirable, but not essential

Experience in bulk haulage, heavy transport, quarrying, agriculture, construction or similar operations will be highly regarded.

The Offer

• $95,000 – $105,000 + Super, depending on experience

• Company phone and laptop

• Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm

• Hybrid working arrangement available once established, up to two days per week from home

• Autonomy to manage day‑to‑day fleet allocation with support from the broader management team

The nature of the operation means occasional after‑hours calls or transport documentation may be required.

If you are an experienced heavy vehicle allocator who takes ownership of the transport plan and is focused on efficiency, accountability and keeping a fleet moving, we would like to hear from you.