Senior Transport Leader – Road, Rail & Distribution

K&S Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated car lease

Paid parental leave

Growth and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

K&S Freighters, part of the K&S Corporation, is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a key transport operation across interstate linehaul and local distribution. Reporting to the State Manager, you will drive safety, service and operational excellence while guiding a dedicated team and collaborating with senior leadership.

You will oversee complex networks, manage customers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, with autonomy to deliver strong performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics operations with leadership capability.
• Strong understanding of interstate linehaul (road/rail) and local freight distribution.
• Experience managing budgets, financial analysis, costings and OPEX.
• Highly developed people leadership and engagement capabilities.
• Strong experience managing customer relationships and service delivery expectations.
• Sound knowledge of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility and heavy vehicle legislation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to safety for all affected by operations.
• Deliver exceptional and cost-effective customer service and manage key relationships.
• Liaise with internal and external senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and motivate operational teams to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Oversee interstate road/rail and local distribution operations.
• Drive process improvements and change management across operations.
• Maintain strong financial oversight including budgeting, KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Manage HR matters at first contact including engagement and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with CoR, NHVR, WHS/OHS and heavy vehicle regulations.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Budgeting & cost control

Customer relationship management

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

K&S Freighters, part of the K&S Corporation, is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a key transport operation across interstate linehaul and local distribution. Reporting to the State Manager, you will drive safety, service and operational excellence while guiding a dedicated team and collaborating with senior leadership.

You will oversee complex networks, manage customers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, with autonomy to deliver strong performance outcomes.