Transport Allocator - Waste

Consulting Services; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Public transport access

Career progression to Branch Manager

Superannuation

Job summary

Consulting Services in North Sydney is seeking a Transport Allocator to join the team. You will coordinate daily transport runs, monitor fleet movements and support drivers to ensure timely service.

This on-site, Monday–Friday role offers a salary of $90,000–$100,000 plus super, parking on site and easy access to public transport, with clear career progression to Branch Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport allocation, dispatch, scheduling, or fleet coordination.
• Experience within waste, recycling, scrap metal or transport related industries.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with drivers, customers and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Sound computer skills, including fleet management systems, GPS platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate daily transport runs to maximise fleet utilisation and customer service outcomes.
• Monitor fleet movements and respond quickly to operational changes, delays and service issues.
• Support and communicate with drivers throughout the day, providing guidance and resolving operational challenges.
• Manage driver rosters, leave planning and daily workforce coverage.
• Ensure compliance with CoR, HVNL, fatigue management and load restraint requirements.
• Maintain accurate transport, compliance, training and fleet records.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to coordinate service requirements and resolve enquiries.
• Assist with fleet maintenance scheduling and asset management activities.
• Investigate and report on service exceptions, missed collections and operational performance.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport allocation

Dispatch scheduling

Fleet coordination

Communication

CoR / HVNL knowledge

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Fleet software

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

• $90,000 - $100,000 + super
• Career Progression to Branch Manager
• Monday to Friday
• North Sydney Location
• Parking on site & close to public transport

My client is an industry leaders in resource recovery, recycling and sustainable waste solutions. They have experienced rapid growth, driven by fair pricing, a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to deliver quality, timely service. Due to a recent promotion they are looking for a Transport Allocator to join the team.

Skills Required

• Coordinate and allocate daily transport runs to maximise fleet utilisation and customer service outcomes.
• Monitor fleet movements and respond quickly to operational changes, delays and service issues.
• Support and communicate with drivers throughout the day, providing guidance and resolving operational challenges.
• Manage driver rosters, leave planning and daily workforce coverage.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), HVNL, fatigue management and load restraint requirements.
• Maintain accurate transport, compliance, training and fleet records.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to coordinate service requirements and resolve enquiries.
• Assist with fleet maintenance scheduling and asset management activities.
• Investigate and report on service exceptions, missed collections and operational performance.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in transport allocation, dispatch, scheduling, or fleet coordination.
• Experience within waste, recycling, scrap metal or transport related industries.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with drivers, customers and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Sound computer skills, including fleet management systems, GPS platforms and Microsoft Office.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.