Transport Supervisor

Centrurion Transport; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion in Mackay, Australia, seeks an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a small team, oversee day-to-day freight operations, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on coaching Allocators and Operations Support staff, coordinating with the Yard and PUD teams, and ensuring performance against customer KPIs. Strong leadership and mining transport exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising general freight transport operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid understanding of transport compliance, CoR and fatigue management.
• Experience in mining or heavy transport environments is highly regarded.
• Ability to manage costs and improve operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Industry qualification TLFI0006 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support Allocators and Operations Support staff to achieve operational outcomes
• Coordinate closely with the Yard Supervisor and PUD team to optimise loading and operational efficiencies
• Plan and schedule transport tasks in line with customer requirements and fatigue management regulations
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Prepare and submit subcontractor invoices within required timeframes to support prompt pricing and cost control
• Monitor daily operational costs, including subcontractor and labour hours, to ensure cost efficiency
• Identify, document, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Manage relationships with key customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure high service delivery standards
• Complete weekly toolbox talks and ensure they are uploaded into the Safety Management System
• Ensure weekly CRIs are completed and all training requirements are current and compliant

Skills

Leadership

People management

CoR compliance

Fatigue management

Mining/heavy transport

Cost management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

TLFI0006

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Centurion is one of Australia’s leading independently owned and operated logistics providers, delivering flexible, tailored transport and logistics solutions across the nation. With a strong presence in the mining and resources sector, we pride ourselves on safety, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service.

We are currently looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Mackay operations. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day transport activities, driving operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional service outcomes for our mining clients.

About the Role

As a Transport Supervisor, you will lead and manage a small team of Allocators and Operations Support staff, while overseeing the coordination of transport operations. You will play a key role in improving business performance through system enhancements, process improvements, and cost control, ensuring all operations align with customer KPIs and contractual requirements.

This position requires a strong focus on safety, compliance, and performance, while maintaining clear and proactive communication with internal teams, customers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support Allocators and Operations Support staff to achieve operational outcomes
• Coordinate closely with the Yard Supervisor and PUD team to optimise loading and operational efficiencies
• Plan and schedule transport tasks in line with customer requirements and fatigue management regulations
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Prepare and submit subcontractor invoices within required timeframes to support prompt pricing and cost control
• Monitor daily operational costs, including subcontractor and labour hours, to ensure cost efficiency
• Identify, document, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Manage relationships with key customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure high service delivery standards
• Complete weekly toolbox talks and ensure they are uploaded into the Safety Management System
• Ensure weekly CRIs are completed and all training requirements are current and compliant

About You

• Demonstrated experience in supervising general freight transport operations
• Strong leadership capability with proven people management experience
• Sound understanding of transport compliance, including CoR and fatigue management
• Experience working within mining or heavy transport environments (highly regarded)
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage costs and improve operational performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Relevant industry qualifications such as TLFI0006, demonstrating knowledge of heavy vehicle driver fatigue management, and compliance with NHVR regulations

Why Join Centurion?

• Work with a national leader in transport and logistics
• Be part of a safety-focused, high-performing team
• Opportunity to drive real operational improvements and make an impact
• Supportive leadership and career development opportunities

Company Overview:

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.