Job Description
Northfleet are a market leading company in the Bus & Vehicle Hire and Transport industry, supplying solutions to customers throughout Perth, Pilbara, Kalgoorlie and regional Western Australia. We pride ourselves on our fantastic team culture, teamwork and positive work environment.
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Due to business growth, we are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager – Transport Lead safety, productivity and financial performance across our transport network
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You will take operational oversight of our network of depots, workshops and transport operations. This is a network-wide leadership role for someone who can drive safety, lift fleet utilisation and productivity, and build consistent, high-performing operating standards across every site.
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If you thrive on turning complex, multi-site operations into safe, efficient and profitable ones — and you know how to lead people, not just processes — we want to hear from you.
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Responsibilities:
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Champion a zero-harm safety culture — leading hazard identification, incident investigation and compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and fatigue management obligations.
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Monitor safety KPIs including LTIs, vehicle incidents, near misses, pre-start compliance, and corrective action close-out rates.
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Lift fleet utilisation, driver productivity and on-time delivery performance across all locations, driving out bottlenecks and inconsistency.
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Oversee network-wide transport scheduling and dispatch, balancing customer demand against fleet, driver and subcontractor capacity — including shutdown and project surge periods.
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Own compliance and audit readiness across HVNL, CoR, fatigue management, mine site standards and environmental obligations.
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Partner with workshop teams to maximise fleet reliability, reduce downtime and manage maintenance and asset replacement planning.
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Lead, coach and develop Operational Managers, Supervisors, Schedulers and Coordinators, building a strong performance and accountability culture.
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Maintain and grow key client relationships, ensuring contractual KPIs are met and supporting tenders, mobilisations and contract renewals.
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Drive adoption of telematics, dashboards and Power BI reporting to give real-time visibility of fleet, compliance and performance.
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Support commercial teams with operational input for new tenders and contract renewals.
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Ensure timely and accurate invoicing to optimise cash flow
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What you'll bring
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Proven experience leading multi-site transport, logistics or fleet operations, ideally within mining, industrial or heavy vehicle environments.
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Solid working knowledge of HVNL, CoR, fatigue management and mine site transport requirements.
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Demonstrated track record of lifting safety, utilisation and productivity outcomes across dispersed teams and sites.
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Strong people leadership — able to develop managers and supervisors and build a culture of ownership and accountability.
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Strong client-facing skills, with experience managing contract performance and stakeholder relationships.
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Experience in the use of data and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, telematics platforms) to drive operational decisions.
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Why this role
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This is a genuine network-level leadership opportunity — the chance to shape a standard operating model across multiple depots, influence major client relationships, and directly impact safety and performance outcomes at scale.
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What can I earn as an Operations Manager
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📌 Operations Manager - Transport (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia