Shift Manager

Linfox; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Mentoring programs

Dining & health benefits

Adventuring perks

Job summary

Linfox Retail team is seeking a Shift Manager based in Arndell Park, NSW. This is a 6-month max-term role leading day-to-day transport activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations.

You will coordinate resources, work with operational teams and drive service performance in a fast-paced retail transport environment, with Monday to Friday shifts and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport, logistics or operational teams in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to coordinate labour, fleet and operational resources to achieve service outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills, with focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation, ensuring service, safety and performance targets are met.
• Coordinate labour, fleet and resource planning to support efficient operations and customer outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, subcontractors, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CoR, fatigue management, safety requirements and company policies.
• Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, communication, safety leadership and accountability.

Skills

Transport leadership

CoR knowledge

Labour coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Job no: 763714
Work type: Max Term - Full Time
Location: Arndell Park - NSW - Australia
Applications close: 06 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

Join the Linfox Retail team as a Shift Manager based in Arndell Park, NSW, supporting a key NSW retail transport operation. This 6-month opportunity will see you lead day-to-day transport activities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant outcomes across the site. You’ll work closely with operational teams to manage resources, coordinate workflow and drive service performance in a fast-paced environment. Working Monday to Friday, you’ll play a key role in delivering operational excellence across a critical retail operation.

Key areas:

• Lead the day-to-day operation, ensuring service, safety and operational performance targets are achieved.
• Coordinate labour, fleet and resource planning to support efficient operations and customer outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, subcontractors, customers and internal stakeholders, proactively managing issues and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management, safety requirements and company policies.
• Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, communication, safety leadership and accountability.

Are you the one?

We’re looking for an operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently balance safety, customer service and operational performance. You can demonstrate:

• Experience leading transport, logistics or operational teams in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to coordinate labour, fleet and operational resources to achieve service outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills, with a focus on safety, customer service and continuous improvement.

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Sound like you?

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.