Transport Operations Lead: Fleet, Scheduling & Safety

NRT Logistics Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Referral rewards

Employee discounts

Training and licences support

Career development

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Lindsay Australia is seeking a proactive Transport Operations Supervisor to oversee daily transport operations across Far North Queensland. You’ll coordinate drivers, fleet allocation and scheduling, while ensuring safe, on-time service delivery and strong customer communication.

Join a growing team with ongoing development, training support and a safety-first culture. The role offers long-term security and weekly wages in a collaborative, country-wide logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in transport, logistics or general freight operations with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Sound understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management, WHS and transport compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate daily transport operations, fleet movements and driver schedules.
• Strong leadership and customer-focused communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations to ensure safe, efficient and on-time service delivery.
• Coordinate drivers, fleet allocation and daily scheduling to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor freight movements and resolve operational issues to minimise service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with CoR, fatigue management, WHS and company policies.
• Supervise driver performance, provide operational support and assist with training where required.
• Liaise with customers, drivers and depot staff to ensure effective communication and service outcomes.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and report vehicle defects, maintenance requirements and operational concerns.
• Complete operational reporting, documentation and performance records accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency and customer service.
• Work collaboratively with the depot team to achieve operational targets and deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Transport operations supervision

CoR compliance

Driver scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

TMS software

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lindsay Australia is seeking a proactive Transport Operations Supervisor to oversee daily transport operations across Far North Queensland. You’ll coordinate drivers, fleet allocation and scheduling, while ensuring safe, on-time service delivery and strong customer communication.

Join a growing team with ongoing development, training support and a safety-first culture. The role offers long-term security and weekly wages in a collaborative, country-wide logistics environment.