Transport Operations Lead — Modernize Systems & Compliance

Select Aust Sydney; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a family-owned transport and logistics business to recruit a Transport Operations Manager. You will own head office functions including financial management, HR, compliance, and admin, while modernising systems.

You will oversee AP/AR, payroll cycles, and reporting, ensure CoR/WHS compliance, and manage a small administrative team. The role is full-time and onsite with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Operations, Office, or Business Management role within the transport/logistics sector.
• Experience with CoR and WHS standards in a fleet environment.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (Xero, MYOB) and full-cycle payroll.
• Proven experience managing, developing, and motivating small administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Review existing administrative workflows and implement modern systems and SOPs to drive efficiency.
• Oversee full-function AP/AR, end-to-end payroll, superannuation, bank reconciliations, and regular financial reporting.
• Drive WHS standards and NHVR CoR compliance, keeping the business audit-ready.
• Assist the owner with client quoting, supplier rate negotiations, and cost control.
• Manage and mentor two administrative staff, including recruitment and employee records.

Skills

Operations management

People management

Process improvement

Payroll

Budgeting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Randstad is partnering with a family-owned transport and logistics business to recruit a Transport Operations Manager. You will own head office functions including financial management, HR, compliance, and admin, while modernising systems.

You will oversee AP/AR, payroll cycles, and reporting, ensure CoR/WHS compliance, and manage a small administrative team. The role is full-time and onsite with a collaborative culture.