Job Description

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

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About the Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



COR, WHS)

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

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

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MC, CV, Doggers licence

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White Card

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Formal transport, logistics, heavy vehicle or supervisory qualification

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Experience with scheduling, telematics/EWD and timesheet systems

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What We Offer

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$120,000 salary + fully maintained company car + superannuation

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A genuine leadership role with real operational ownership — not a senior driver or dispatcher position

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Join an established, growing family-owned business with depots across Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Mackay & Rockhampton

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A business actively investing in stronger systems, fleet and support for FY27

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Supportive, team-oriented team environment

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Law Transport — Delivering Service. Driving Reliability.

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📌 Operations Supervisor - Townsville
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