Transport Administrator

Americold; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Autonomy and growth

Fitness Passport

Internal training and development

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Transport Administrator at our Ormeau site to support day-to-day transport operations with precise data management and documentation. You will coordinate freight movements, liaise with internal teams and external providers, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires experience in transport/logistics administration, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to handle stakeholder queries efficiently in a busy

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain administration
• Proficiency with transport data and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with customer-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across daily transport operations
• Prepare and manage transport documentation including manifests, delivery dockets, and consignment notes
• Accurately enter and maintain freight, transport, and customer data
• Coordinate with internal teams and external transport providers for timely deliveries
• Monitor transport activities and address delays or discrepancies
• Assist with customer and internal queries relating to transport movements
• Support compliance with transport regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy
• Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to company policies

Skills

Transport admin

Data entry

Stakeholder comms

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Logistics/Transport or Business Admin qualification

Tools

TMS

WMS

ERP

Job description

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What you’ll Do

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Administrator based at our Ormeau site. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in supporting day-to-day transport operations by ensuring accurate data management, coordinating freight movements, and delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across daily transport operations
• Prepare and manage transport documentation, including manifests, delivery dockets, and consignment notes
• Accurately enter and maintain freight, transport, and customer data
• Coordinate with internal teams and external transport providers to ensure timely delivery outcomes
• Monitor transport activities and escape delays or discrepancies
• Assist with customer and internal queries relating to transport movements
• Support compliance with transport regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy
• Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to company policies

What Experience and Education You Need

You’re a proactive and detail-focused administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly. You’re comfortable working in a busy operational setting and can manage competing priorities with ease.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain administration
• Familiarity with systems such as TMS, WMS, or ERP platforms
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A problem-solving mindset and customer-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in cold chain, FMCG, or temperature-controlled logistics
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility or transport compliance requirements
• Relevant qualification in logistics, transport, or business administration

Why Join Americold?

At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.