Transport Allocator

Linfox Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Mentoring programs

Well-being benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Linfos Intermodal in Laverton North is seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to support linehaul and changeover movements across our interstate network. You will work with drivers, planners and customers, ensuring schedules, safety and KPI targets are met from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The role emphasizes fleet utilisation, load planning and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an operational role within transport/logistics.
• Experience with temperature controlled freight desirable.
• Exposure coordinating drivers and fleet across linehaul/changeover operations.
• Strong understanding of fleet utilisation, load planning and transport compliance.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, Heavy Vehicle regulations and Fatigue Management.
• Proven ability to think on your feet and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong systems capability with experience using TMS and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate linehaul and changeover movements across company drivers and fleet to meet customer and operational requirements
• Build strong relationships with drivers and customers through timely updates, proactive communication, and effective problem-solving
• Resolve service disruptions and customer escalations by implementing practical transport solutions and recovery plans
• Maintain accurate transport schedules, allocation boards, load sheets and customer portal bookings to ensure operational visibility
• Monitor transport safety, compliance and operational KPIs, including coupling checks, fatigue compliance and MT Data requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service performance, fleet efficiency and customer outcomes

Skills

Fleet utilisation

Load planning

Transport compliance

Chain of Responsibility

Fatigue Management

Problem solving

TMS experience

Driver communication

Tools

Transport management systems

Fleet technology

Reporting tools

Job description

What does the job look like?

Grow your career with Linfox Intermodal and play an influential role in keeping freight moving across Australia's largest Intermodal network. Working closely with company drivers, planners and customers, you'll coordinate linehaul and changeover movements across our interstate road network, balancing fleet capacity, service performance and safety outcomes while solving real-time operational challenges every day. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based out of our Laverton North location, working Monday - Friday starting at 10:00am - 6:00pm. Key areas:

• Coordinate linehaul and changeover movements across company drivers and fleet to meet customer and operational requirements
• Build strong relationships with drivers and customers through timely updates, proactive communication, and effective problem-solving
• Resolve service disruptions and customer escalations by implementing practical transport solutions and recovery plans
• Maintain accurate transport schedules, allocation boards, load sheets and customer portal bookings to ensure operational visibility
• Monitor transport safety, compliance and operational KPIs, including coupling checks, fatigue compliance and MT Data requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service performance, fleet efficiency and customer outcomes

Are you the one?

You thrive in fast-paced transport operations and bring experience coordinating fleet movements across linehaul and/or changeover networks. You are comfortable making decisions whilst maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer outcomes.

• 2+ years of experience within an operational role within the transport/logistics industry with exposure to allocating, scheduling or planning
• Experience with temperature controlled freight desirable
• Exposure coordinating company drivers and fleet across linehaul and changeover operations
• Strong understanding of fleet utilisation, load planning and transport compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, Heavy Vehicle regulations and Fatigue Management requirements
• Proven ability to think on your feet, solve problems, and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong systems capability with experience using transport management systems, fleet technology, and reporting tools

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.