Transport & Compliance Administration- BCH SA

Northeast Auto Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Chief Hire in Burton is seeking a Transport & Compliance Administrator to join our fast-paced team. You will coordinate transport administration, maintain compliance records, manage driver documentation, and support two Transport Managers with clerical tasks.

Reporting to the National Transport Manager, you will assist with scheduling, document control for deliveries, and ensure compliance with customer systems and regulatory requirements across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, truck or machinery operations is advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, high attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage document control for end-to-end deliveries, including bookings, scheduling, dispatch, and returns.
• Assist with coordinating the transport, delivery, and collection of machinery and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, including items in the branch, on route, or undergoing service and repairs.
• Monitor and maintain Excel spreadsheets, system logs, and compliance documentation.
• Allocate jobs through the CRM system.
• Process purchase orders and invoices.
• Complete data entry into the ERP system.
• Manage driver administration and maintain driver licence records.
• Coordinate site inductions and ensure driver requirements are up to date.
• Ensure compliance with customer systems and requirements.
• Support transport compliance processes and maintain accurate records.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the two Transport Managers.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Big Chief Hire in Burton is looking for a Transport & Compliance Administrator to become an essential part of our fast-paced team. Working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams, you’ll play a key role in coordinating transport administration, maintaining compliance records, and ensuring our operations run smoothly behind the scenes.

About The Role

Reporting to the National Transport Manager, you'll support our Heavy Haulage operations by maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with scheduling, and coordinating driver and transport compliance requirements. You’ll help ensure our operations meet customer and regulatory requirements while keeping day-to-day administration running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage document control for end-to-end deliveries, including bookings, scheduling, dispatch, and returns.
• Assist with coordinating the transport, delivery, and collection of machinery and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, including items in the branch, on route, or undergoing service and repairs.
• Monitor and maintain Excel spreadsheets, system logs, and compliance documentation.
• Allocate jobs through the CRM system.
• Process purchase orders and invoices.
• Complete data entry into the ERP system.
• Manage driver administration and maintain driver licence records.
• Coordinate site inductions and ensure driver requirements are up to date.
• Ensure compliance with customer systems and requirements.
• Support transport compliance processes and maintain accurate records.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the two Transport Managers.

About You

You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys staying organised, and has a strong eye for detail. You bring:

• Previous experience in transport, truck or machinery operations (advantageous).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when managing documentation and compliance records.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• A proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.

About Us

Big Chief Hire, a proud member of the Northeast Auto Group, is your go-to supplier for truck and heavy machinery hire across Australia. We provide an extensive range of hire equipment — from earthmovers to trucks — tailored to suit every project.

Whether you need wet hire with skilled operators or dry hire where you take the controls, Big Chief Hire is committed to delivering exceptional service, reliable machinery, and flexible hire solutions. You can count on us to keep your project moving.

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

Ready to make the move?

• Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.

Respectfully, no agencies please.