Senior Transport Manager - Multimodal Ops & Safety Leader

K&S Freighters; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support your

Employee recognition

24/7 Employee assistance program

Job summary

K&S Freighters in Australia is seeking a Transport Manager to lead interstate road, rail and local distribution operations. Reporting to the State Manager, you will oversee a diverse network and drive safety, service and operational excellence with autonomy.

You will manage budgets, engage with customers and staff, ensure compliance with CoR and NHVR, and mentor a high-performing team across multiple transport modes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics operations with leadership capability.
• Strong understanding of interstate linehaul (road and rail) and local freight distribution.
• Experience managing budgets, financial analysis, costings and operational expenditure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound working knowledge of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility and heavy vehicle legislation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to the safety of all people affected by our operations.
• Deliver exceptional and cost-effective customer service, including managing key customer and client relationships.
• Liaise with internal and external senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and motivate operational teams to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Oversee various transport operations including interstate road, rail and local distribution.
• Drive process improvement and change management initiatives across operations.
• Maintain strong financial oversight, including cost control, P&L ownership, budgeting, KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Manage HR-related matters at first contact including employee engagement, ER/IR matters and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR legislation, WHS/OHS requirements and heavy vehicle regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer relationships

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

People leadership

Job description

K&S Freighters in Australia is seeking a Transport Manager to lead interstate road, rail and local distribution operations. Reporting to the State Manager, you will oversee a diverse network and drive safety, service and operational excellence with autonomy.

You will manage budgets, engage with customers and staff, ensure compliance with CoR and NHVR, and mentor a high-performing team across multiple transport modes.