Transport Supervisor

CSL Limited; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health insurance

Parental leave

Discounted travel

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join the Domestic Transport team supporting the Base Living Working Services Contract. You will coordinate schedules, supervise drivers, and oversee on-site activities to meet safety, regulatory, and contractual standards on the Defence base.

Lead a proactive safety and service culture, develop staff, engage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across multi-site operations while aligning with client requirements and company

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Transport, Logistics, or related field (Highly regarded)
• Heavy Vehicle Licence and Bus Driver Authority, or ability to obtain
• Strong transport operations, scheduling and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of NHVR and Bus Safety Accreditation requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Experience using transport management and reporting systems
• Ability to lead teams, manage compliance and deliver outstanding service
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-site operations highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, NHVR, Defence, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and address hazards, incidents, and non-conformances.
• Maintain mandatory training and compliance standards.
• Coordinate driver rosters, vehicle allocation and daily transport activities.
• Monitor fleet performance, vehicle compliance, maintenance and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and digital systems.
• Manage subcontractor performance and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with Defence representatives, passengers and key stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries and feedback to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and support drivers and site personnel.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Conduct performance and development discussions to support team growth.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Licence

Bus Driver Authority

Leadership

Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Safety Compliance

Transport Operations

Problem Solving

Training & Coaching

Subcontractor Management

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Transport, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Ventia are currently looking for a highly experienced Transport Supervisorto Join the Domestic Transport team in support of the Base Living Working Services Contract.Transport plays a critical role in coordinating and delivering safe, reliable, and compliant transport services across the designated Defence base. This role ensures contractual, safety, and regulatory standards are met by managing daily transport schedules, supervising drivers, and overseeing on-site activities.Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, the Site Supervisor provides leadership, guidance, and support to embed a proactive safety and service culture. The role also contributes to staff development, fosters customer engagement, and ensures all operational activities align with company, client, and regulatory requirements.

What we offer you:

• Pay rate $40.97 per hour
• Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter.
• We take our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
• Access to a range of Ventia's employee benefits - discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, discounted travel etc.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, NHVR, Defence, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and address hazards, incidents, and non-conformances.
• Maintain mandatory training and compliance standards.
• Coordinate driver rosters, vehicle allocation and daily transport activities.
• Monitor fleet performance, vehicle compliance, maintenance and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and digital systems.
• Manage subcontractor performance and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with Defence representatives, passengers and key stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries and feedback to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and support drivers and site personnel.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Conduct performance and development discussions to support team growth.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certificate or Diploma in Transport, Logistics, or a related field (Highly regarded)
• Heavy Vehicle Licence and Bus Driver Authority, or ability to obtain
• Strong transport operations, scheduling and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of NHVR and Bus Safety Accreditation requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Experience using transport management and reporting systems
• Ability to lead teams, manage compliance and deliver outstanding service
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-site operations highly regarded

Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. Pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing, will apply.

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.