Transport Contract Manager

Roc Consulting; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Consulting is seeking a Transport Contract Manager to plan, coordinate and manage heavy vehicle tanker operations, ensuring safety, compliance and cost-efficiency. The role acts as the key contact between customers, drivers and internal stakeholders, overseeing scheduling, load planning and execution.

You will monitor performance, manage disruptions, fatigue compliance, and maintain TMS records while delivering timely operational updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle transport operations.
• Strong transport planning, scheduling and allocation experience.
• Exposure to fuel, bulk liquids or dangerous goods transport is highly regarded.
• Understanding of heavy vehicle legislation and fatigue management requirements.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to make decisions quickly in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport scheduling, allocation and load planning activities.
• Monitor fleet, driver and delivery performance throughout each shift.
• Manage transport disruptions, delays, breakdowns and operational issues.
• Oversee driver utilisation, fatigue management and compliance requirements.
• Maintain Transport Management System (TMS) records and operational reporting.
• Process driver paperwork, timesheets and transport documentation.
• Engage with customers and provide operational updates and service information.
• Monitor KPIs including fleet utilisation, DIFOT and operational efficiency.
• Support safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operations

Transport planning

Load planning

Fatigue management

CoR obligations

Stakeholder management

TMS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Tools

TMS

MS Office

Job description

The Company

A leading provider of bulk fuel and dangerous goods transport services is seeking a Transport Contract Manager to support the efficient operation of a heavy vehicle tanker fleet.

Working within a highly regulated environment, the business delivers critical transport services across multiple customer sites, focusing on safety, compliance, operational efficiency and customer service.

The Position

This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing heavy vehicle tanker operations, ensuring customer requirements are met safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

You will oversee transport scheduling, driver allocation, load planning and operational execution while acting as the key point of contact between customers, drivers and internal stakeholders.

This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, coordinating resources and managing real-time transport activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport scheduling, allocation and load planning activities
• Monitor fleet, driver and delivery performance throughout each shift
• Manage transport disruptions, delays, breakdowns and operational issues
• Oversee driver utilisation, fatigue management and compliance requirements
• Maintain Transport Management System (TMS) records and operational reporting
• Process driver paperwork, timesheets and transport documentation
• Engage with customers and provide operational updates and service information
• Monitor KPIs including fleet utilisation, DIFOT and operational efficiency
• Support safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility obligations

About You

You may currently be working as a Transport Scheduler, Allocator, Fleet Controller, Operations Coordinator or Transport Supervisor within a heavy vehicle environment.

You thrive in a fast-paced operational setting and enjoy managing multiple moving parts while maintaining a strong focus on customer service, compliance and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within heavy vehicle transport operations
• Strong transport planning, scheduling and allocation experience
• Exposure to fuel, bulk liquids or dangerous goods transport highly regarded
• Understanding of heavy vehicle legislation and fatigue management requirements
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using Transport Management Systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to make decisions quickly in an operational environment

The Package

• Stable, long-term opportunity within an essential services industry
• Exposure to large-scale tanker and dangerous goods transport operations
• Career progression opportunities within transport and logistics management
• Diverse and fast-paced operational environment