Join one of Australia’s top event hire companies working within our thriving Operations team based in Port Melbourne. Act as central liaison between our client, sales team and operations team coordinating event logistics, staff requirements and the general day to day of our process driven warehouse.

At Social Event Hire we specialise in the art of social gathering. As one of Australia’s top event hire companies we believe in the combination of experienced service and cutting-edge product. As a key supplier to the events industry, we provide premium styled furniture, kitchenware, and cooking equipment to all varieties of events. Our Port Melbourne based branch services events in Melbourne and throughout Victoria, also providing support to our Gold Coast and Sydney branches.

We are on the hunt for an experienced and multi-skilled Transport Manager. We’re after someone who is process driven, logistically wired and not afraid to roll up their sleeves.Over the past 25+ years we have developed and perfected our internal systems and processes creating a low margin for error and an overall positive and enjoyable workplace. This role will act as a central liaison between our Clients, Sales and Operations teams coordinating our logistics schedule, onboarding staff, executing OH&S; tasks, and organising our warehouse and facilities management.

Liaise with our National Operations managers and clients to confirm delivery & collection times and locations, assisting with changes to the daily logistics schedule where necessary.

Coordinate the flow of all paperwork for each event, including gathering additional data and collating for each team handover – both pre and post event.

Maintain things within our internal hiring software and other internal processes for stock management, staff management and reporting on a daily basis.

Manage event crews in prepping equipment, loading trucks and installing events onsite.

Facilitate various OH&S; requirements.



Complete and coordinate venue inductions, event SWMS statements and internal workplace health & safety measures as required.

Assist in new staff onboarding & offboarding – gather personal and payroll details, issue uniform, coordinate training documentation and other ad-hoc HR administration.

Assist in administering the staff roster, confirming availability and shifts.

Maintain an efficient and orderly warehouse through the actioning of various weekly, and monthly audits and stock takes, ordering supplies and liaising with suppliers.

Day to day administrative tasks, reporting & ad-hoc projects to help coordinate and link the Administration, Sales and Operations team.

Requirements of this Role;

Industry experience is highly regarded.

We operate over a 7 day working roster and require flexibility with all our staff - no need applying if you are looking for Full Time, Monday to Friday work only.

Demonstrate experience in a logistics or administrative management role, experience in the events industry is a bonus.

Sound knowledge of Microsoft computers and 365 Suite, other computer related training provided in the role.

Sound and confident phone manner, conversational skills, and client interaction.

This role is based in our Operations office within our Port Melbourne warehouse, it does not facilitate working from home hours.

Working within our operations team this role involves a combination of office based, computer driven tasks as well as hands on manual activities.

Willingness to learn and grow within the role, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and eager to roll up your sleeves.

Truck & Forklift Licence is preferrable.

The setting will be challenging, constantly changing and seasonal with varying requirements of working hours and meeting deadlines. We value building our team, fostering a supportive and fun workplace and we love working together in an exciting industry. This is a developing role with lots of room for growth and opportunity to develop skills in a growing operations team.

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📌 Event Hire - Transport Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Social Event Hire
📍 Victoria