Transport supervisor

Mondiale VGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondiale VGL in Sydney is seeking an experienced transport allocator to join our global logistics team. You will plan driver workloads, allocate daily runs, and ensure on-time deliveries across our road, freight, and distribution operations.

You will monitor driver progress in real time, communicate changes to customers by phone and email, and maintain accurate container records. A background in side-loader operations and fatigue policy compliance is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in transport allocation or dispatch within road transport or freight distribution.
• Experience allocating drivers/jobs in high-volume, time-pressured operations.
• Experience with side loader/container operations and empty container (dehire) management is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate drivers' morning workloads from run sheets and orders.
• Track driver progress in real time to ensure seamless handoffs.
• Confirm driver start times by radio and log them daily.
• Keep customers informed of delivery status by phone and email.
• Maintain container delivery records and manage dehire/returns.
• Enforce Mondiale VGL's Driver Fatigue Policy and flag dangerous goods.

Skills

Transport allocation experience

Dispatch coordination

Driver allocation

Job description

Mondiale VGL is a globally recognised transport and logistics provider with roots in Oceania and operations in 19 markets.

For over 40 years, we’ve connected people, places and possibilities - moving freight and building careers across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA.

We offer fully integrated, end-to-end logistics services, including sea and air freight, import and export, wharf transport, customs clearance, and warehousing.

Our scale and reach help businesses operate more efficiently across borders and supply chains – and our team of 1,500+ people brings diverse perspectives and shared ambition.

We’re proud of our heritage and the platform it provides for people and businesses to grow. Be part of a company that gets things moving – and build a career that moves with it.

Job Description

Please note: Working hours and days are: Mon-Fri 6am - 4pm

The Daily Game Plan — Each afternoon, you'll receive the run sheet, cartage advices, delivery orders and customer job profiles, then allocate drivers their first (and sometimes second) job for the following morning — setting every driver up for a strong start.

Live Operational Control — You won't just plan and walk away. You'll track every driver's progress in real time, so the moment someone wraps up their first job, their next one is already waiting — communicated by two-way radio within 15 minutes' travel of Molineux Point. No downtime, no guesswork.

The Driver Connection — You'll confirm each driver's start time directly by radio and log it on the daily allocation pad, staying close to the pulse of the fleet all day.

The Customer Promise — When plans shift, you're the one who keeps customers in the loop — by phone first, email as backup — so nobody's ever left wondering where their delivery is.

Container Command — You'll maintain accurate records of every container delivered by side loader, and drive the timely return of all empties — including subcontractor deliveries — managing a live spreadsheet that gets reconciled every day at 5pm against what was actually delivered and dehired.

The Compliance Backbone — You'll be the safeguard behind the scenes: enforcing Mondiale VGL's Driver Fatigue Policy respecting legal weight limits, and flagging dangerous goods consignments to ensure only compliant drivers and equipment carry them.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in transport allocation, freight/logistics coordination, or dispatch — within road transport, freight forwarding, or a cartage/distribution environment
• Prior experience allocating drivers/jobs in a high-volume, time-pressured operation is highly valued
• Experience working with side loader/container operations and empty container (dehire) management is a strong plus

Nice to have:

• Driver Fatigue Management accreditation/training (or willingness to obtain) — given direct responsibility for enforcing fatigue policy
• Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation
• Dangerous Goods awareness/certification (or demonstrated understanding of DG classification and transport requirements)

Additional Information

Why Mondiale VGL?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing team in a global company with over 40 years of industry expertise
• Join a supportive, energetic environment where no two days are the same
• Build a career where your impact drives the future of the logistics and freight teams

We believe our people are our greatest strength — and the diversity of our team is central to how we grow and succeed. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. With operations spanning the globe, we know we’re better together when our team reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we work with every day.