Take real operational control. Lead a shift, not just cover one, with a growing North Queensland transport business investing in stronger systems for FY27.

About the Role

Own end-to-end control of your rostered shift (4:00am–1:00pm or 11:00am–8:00pm), with a structured two-hour handover

One of two Supervisors also covers rostered Saturday morning operations, shared based on business need

Convert the approved schedule into safe, compliant and commercially controlled job execution

Direct and coach driver performance, monitor job progress, and resolve operational exceptions as they happen

Own daily compliance — fatigue, mass, load restraint, pre-starts and NHVR/Chain of Responsibility

Be the key link between drivers, scheduling, fleet and customers

Essential Requirements

Substantial operational experience in transport, heavy haulage, road train, crane truck or logistics

Demonstrated experience supervising drivers and controlling multiple jobs in a time-critical environment

Strong scheduling and dispatch background, with solid NHVR compliance knowledge (fatigue, COR, WHS)

Current HC & LF/Forklift licence

Clear,



confident communicator — comfortable being the hub between drivers, customers and management

Available for the rostered shift, including shared rostered Saturday morning coverage

Australian working rights

Desirable

MC, CV, Doggers licence

White Card

Formal transport, logistics, heavy vehicle or supervisory qualification

Experience with scheduling, telematics/EWD and timesheet systems

What We Offer

$120,000 salary + fully maintained company car + superannuation A genuine leadership role with real operational ownership — not a senior driver or dispatcher position

Join an established, growing family-owned business with depots across Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Mackay & Rockhampton A business actively investing in stronger systems, fleet and support for FY27

Supportive, collaborative team setting

If you're ready to take ownership of a shift and make a real commercial impact, apply now via SEEK.

Law Transport — Delivering Service.

Driving

Reliability.

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