Senior Transport Operations & HSEQ Leader

Tranzworks; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tranzworks, a Melbourne-based palletised freight transport provider, seeks an Operations & HSEQ Manager to lead day-to-day operations and own Safety, Chain of Responsibility and compliance. You will manage a team, ensure timely pickups/deliveries and drive safety culture across the business.

This senior, hands-on role requires proven transport operations management experience, strong CoR/NHVR knowledge and a focus on continuous improvement and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven transport operations management or senior supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of CoR, NHVR regulations and fatigue management.
• Experience in HSEQ, incident management and safety systems in a transport environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management abilities.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations and ensure processes, checks and deadlines are met.
• Coach, mentor and performance-manage direct reports (monthly 1:1s).
• Lead awareness and application of Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, NHVR regulations and transport legislation.
• Collaborate with recruitment on fleet requirements and driver onboarding.
• Oversee daily reporting and data entry accuracy and allocations.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee fatigue management processes to reduce breaches.
• Ensure hazards and incidents are reported, investigated and closed per procedures.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings and risk assessments; lead safety and compliance projects.

Skills

Leadership

CoR compliance

NHVR regulations

Fatigue management

Incident management

Safety systems

Operations management

Team coaching

Data reporting

Customer service

Communication

TMS (Despatch Master)

Tools

Despatch Master (TMS)

Job description

Tranzworks, a Melbourne-based palletised freight transport provider, seeks an Operations & HSEQ Manager to lead day-to-day operations and own Safety, Chain of Responsibility and compliance. You will manage a team, ensure timely pickups/deliveries and drive safety culture across the business.

This senior, hands-on role requires proven transport operations management experience, strong CoR/NHVR knowledge and a focus on continuous improvement and team leadership.