Transport and Logistics Coordinator

Lynch Staffing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual ongoing position

Immediate start

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lynch Staffing is recruiting for a Transport & Logistics Coordinator to support daily container movements, bookings, and customer liaison. The role is casual ongoing with weekday hours and an immediate start, offering stable hours within a busy logistics environment.

The successful candidate will coordinate inbound/outbound movements, manage dehires, maintain accurate systems, and communicate effectively with customers, drivers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, freight, container operations or a similar coordination role.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate with customers, drivers, transport companies and internal teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in identifying and following up operational issues.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound truck and container movements.
• Manage container dehires and equipment returns.
• Update container lists and distribute final dehire lists and relevant EDO documentation to the Rail Team.
• Complete vessel and PRA checks and monitor container status.
• Manage and process customer bookings accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to customer enquiries via email and telephone.
• Liaise with customers, transport companies, drivers and internal operational teams.
• Monitor container movements and proactively follow up on delays, changes and operational issues.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly customer reports as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date booking information, container movements and operational records.
• Ensure customer and operational information is entered accurately into relevant systems.
• Follow up outstanding PRAs and road dehire movements.
• Communicate booking updates, delays and changes to customers and relevant teams.
• Assist with resolving customer and operational issues relating to bookings and container movements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for operational requirements.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the team as required.

Skills

Transport coordination

Administration

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Systems literacy

Multitasking

Tools

MS Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Transport & Logistics Coordinator

Casual Ongoing | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
$36.91 - $39.66 (depending on exp.) per hour + superannuation
Immediate Start

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Transport & Logistics Coordinator to join their operations team in an ongoing casual position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in transport, logistics, container operations, bookings or administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and coordinating with customers, drivers, transport companies and internal operational teams.

You will play an important role in coordinating daily container movements, managing customer bookings and ensuring information is accurately maintained across operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound truck and container movements.

• Manage container dehires and equipment returns.

• Update container lists and prepare and distribute final dehire lists and relevant EDO documentation to the Rail Team.

• Complete vessel and PRA checks and monitor container status.

• Manage and process customer bookings accurately and efficiently.

• Respond to customer enquiries via email and telephone.

• Liaise with customers, transport companies, drivers and internal operational teams.

• Monitor container movements and proactively follow up on delays, changes and operational issues.

• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly customer reports as required.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date booking information, container movements and operational records.

• Ensure customer and operational information is entered accurately into relevant systems.

• Follow up outstanding PRAs and road dehire movements.

• Communicate booking updates, delays and changes to customers and relevant teams.

• Assist with resolving customer and operational issues relating to bookings and container movements.

• Maintain accurate documentation and records for operational requirements.

• Provide general administrative and operational support to the team as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, freight, container operations or a similar coordination role.

• Strong administration and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to confidently communicate with customers, drivers, transport companies and internal teams.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive approach to identifying and following up operational issues.

• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.

What’s on Offer

• $36.91 - $39.66 (depending on experience) per hour + superannuation

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

• Casual ongoing position

• Immediate start

• Stable and consistent hours

• Opportunity to work within the transport and logistics industry

• Supportive operational team environment