Job Description

A well-established and growing civil and heavy haulage business is looking for an experienced heavy haulage operator to take the reins of its transport operation. This is a genuine chance to step in, take ownership, and make your mark — you'll be the expert the business relies on, with real autonomy to shape how things run and bring your own ideas to the table.

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About the role

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Reporting directly to the Director and working alongside an office manager and allocator, you'll run the day-to-day movements for a fleet of 10–13 trucks and drivers across heavy haulage and oversize / overmass (OSOM) shifts, work both inbound and outbound, from northern NSW through to Rockhampton and across south-east and western Queensland.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Planning, scheduling and coordinating heavy haulage and OSOM movements across multiple jobs;
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- Allocation of prime movers, trailers, drivers, escort vehicles and subcontractors;
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- Preparing NHVR, state authority and local council permit applications;
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- Developing route assessments, risk assessments and movement plans;
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- Monitoring live movements and resolving operational issues as they arise;
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- Preparation of accurate quotes and estimates for complex heavy haulage and OSOM jobs;
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- Coordinating traffic control, escort providers and regulatory requirements;
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- Ensuring compliance with the HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and WHS;
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- Maintaining operational records, permits and compliance documentation;
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- Building and maintaining robust relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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What you'll bring

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- Proven experience coordinating heavy haulage / OSOM transport operations;
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- Strong working knowledge of NHVR permit systems, the HVNL and Chain of Responsibility;
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- A solid handle on oversize and overmass processes and heavy-vehicle regulation;
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- Understanding of prime movers, floats, dollies and trailer combinations;
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- Experience preparing quotes and estimates for heavy haulage movements;
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- The ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle competing priorities effaciously;
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- Excellent organisation, communication and client-relationship skills;
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- Current driver's licence.
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What's on offer

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- A competitive salary of up to $110,000–$130,000 + super;
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- Monday to Friday roster - 6:30am–4:30pm, with some flexibility on hours;
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- A stable, full-time role with a growing business;
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- Real autonomy and the chance to establish yourself and leave your stamp on the operation;
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- A supportive, close-knit team where your experience genuinely counts
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📌 Transport Operations Supervisor (Queensland)
🏢 Pace Appointments
📍 Queensland