transport operations manager

HR Partners; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners partners with a well-established transport and logistics business to appoint a Transport Operations Manager who will own the head office function, overseeing finance, HR, compliance and administration.

You will drive modern systems, lead two administrative staff, ensure NHVR CoR compliance, and help negotiate supplier rates while maintaining strong WHS standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Operations/Office or Business Management in transport/logistics.
• Strong CoR and WHS knowledge for fleet environments.
• Hands-on payroll, AP/AR, and end-to-end financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review workflows and implement modern systems and SOPs.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, superannuation, reconciliations, reporting.
• Drive WHS and CoR compliance, keeping audit readiness.
• Assist with client quoting, supplier rate negotiations, cost control.
• Manage two administrative staff; end-to-end recruitment and records.
• Coordinate fleet renewals and insurance administration.

Skills

CoR knowledge

WHS standards

Payroll / Full cycle

Accounting systems

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

• Stable daytime office hours (approx. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, fully on-site)
• An active, and friendly team culture that genuinely promotes healthy habits

About the Client

We are partnering with a well-established, highly regarded family-owned transport and logistics business to recruit a key operational leader. Operating with a down-to-earth, genuine family culture, this company prides itself on strong workplace balance, employee well-being, and an active, health-conscious team environment.

Unlike rigid corporate operations, our client offers an open, accessible workplace where your ideas for improvement will be heard, valued, and put into action.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the business owners, this is a pivotal, hands-on position designed to support an outgoing partner. As the Transport Operations Manager, you will take full ownership of the head office function - overseeing financial management, HR, compliance, and administration, while actively identifying ways to modernise and streamline business systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing administrative workflows and implement modern systems and SOPs to drive overall business efficiency.
• Oversee full-function AP/AR, end-to-end payroll (weekly/fortnightly), superannuation, bank reconciliations, and regular financial reporting to the owners.
• Drive Work Health & Safety (WHS) standards and ensure strict adherence to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chain of Responsibility (CoR) guidelines, keeping the business audit-ready.
• Assist the business owner with client quoting, supplier rate negotiations, and cost control.
• Manage, mentor, and drive performance for two administrative staff, alongside handling end-to-end recruitment and employee records.
• Coordinate renewals and administration for fleet, workers' compensation, and liability insurance.

Skills & Experience Required:

5+ years of experience in an Operations, Office, or Business Management role within the transport/logistics sector.

• Strong, working familiarity with CoR and WHS standards in a fleet environment.
• A proactive professional who naturally spots inefficiencies and thrives on building better systems.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB) and full-cycle payroll.
• Proven experience managing, developing, and motivating small administrative teams.