DHL is the world's leading contract logistics provider, dedicated to delivering innovative and customised transport and supply chain solutions across a variety of industry sectors.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, people, excellence, and sustainability, leveraging our global reach alongside local industry expertise.
The Role:
We're looking for a hands‐on
Transport Supervisor
to lead daily operations and support our team on‐site. This is for the
7:00am - 3:30pm
shift. Along with coordinating day‐to‐day transport activities, this role also oversees linehaul operations during the evening, ensuring services run smoothly, issues are resolved quickly, and performance standards are met.
You'll work across a broad transport network, supporting multiple service modes and stakeholders. This position suits someone who thrives in a fast‐paced environment, enjoys problem‐solving, and is confident managing moving parts within a complex transport operation.
What you'll do:
Lead and support a team of company and subcontractor drivers, ensuring safe, compliant, and on‐time delivery performance
Provide sole night‐time linehaul oversight for the national carrier network
Conduct temperature control checks, manage breakdowns, and actively monitor DIFOT
Manage daily transport operations for a major customer, ensuring service excellence
Allocate runs, resources, and fleet effectively to meet KPIs and customer requirements
Manage freight flows across road, rail, and sea services, selecting appropriate modes and assets
Build strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted partner on‐site
Oversee safety, fatigue, and Chain of Responsibility compliance
Complete operational and compliance reporting as directed by Site Management
Drive a culture of teamwork, accountability, service quality,



and continuous improvement
What's in it for you:
At DHL Supply Chain, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Transport Supervisor, you'll benefit from:
Career growth
– world‐class leadership training, career development, and pathways to progress
Recognition & rewards
– performance bonuses, merit reviews, service awards, and recognition programs
Perks
– staff discounts with leading retailers, access to Perkbox, and discounted DHL Group share purchase scheme
Security & stability
– competitive salary package, annual reviews, and the backing of the world's #1 logistics company
Inclusive culture
– a supportive, respectful, and diverse team where your ideas and contributions are valued
What You'll Bring:
Experience in 3PL transport operations, with strong knowledge of fleet and driver management
Understanding of national transport and linehaul networks across road, rail, and sea
Demonstrated ability to allocate resources across multiple service modes to achieve operational targets
Exposure to customer‐site operations and direct driver supervision (desirable)
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage drivers and subcontractors
Excellent stakeholder and customer relationship management
Competence in transport management systems (TMS) and compliance processes
Strong organisational, planning, and problem‐solving capabilities
Confidence to lead from the front in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environment
Why DHL?
We're proud to be
Great Place to Work® certified
and recognised globally as the most trusted logistics partner. Joining DHL means joining a company with limitless opportunities and a culture that invests in its people.
Take the next step in your career and become a leader at DHL Supply Chain
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📌 Transport Supervisor - Linehaul (New South Wales)
🏢 DHL Supply Chain
📍 New South Wales