Job Description
Operations Manager - Specialised Transport Operations
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Who are we:
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K&S; Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S; Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over **** personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
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About Chemtrans:
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Chemtrans is a division of K&S; Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.
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The Opportunity:
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This is an opportunity to take ownership of a new operation and build a high-performing team from the ground up.
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Chemtrans is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to establish and lead our Brisbane/Helidon operation. Reporting to the National Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, people leadership, customer service and operational performance.
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This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, building capable teams and establishing strong standards and culture.
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The Role:
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You will take ownership of the Brisbane/Helidon operation, including:
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Building, leading and developing the site-based operational team
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Establishing a strong safety culture and driving a zero-harm mindset
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Leading audits, risk assessments,



incident investigations and corrective actions
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Ensuring compliance across mass, dimension, load restraint, fatigue, speed, vehicle standards and maintenance
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Maintaining company, NHVAS, dangerous goods, explosives and Defence compliance requirements
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Overseeing fleet and equipment servicing, maintenance and roadworthiness
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Managing daily operations, rostering, scheduling and resource allocation
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Ensuring safe, efficient and reliable service deliveryBuilding strong relationships with customers and responding to operational requirements
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Investigating service failures and driving continuous improvement
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Managing customer enquiries and quotation requests
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Supporting tenders and new business opportunities
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Completing branch, safety, operational and customer reporting
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Coaching and holding your team accountable for safety, compliance and performance
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About You:
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You'll be an experienced transport, logistics or operations leader who is comfortable working in a highly regulated transport setting and enjoys building something new.
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You will bring:
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Strong operational leadership experience within transport, logistics, dangerous goods, explosives, heavy haulage or a similarly regulated environment
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Demonstrated experience leading and developing operational teams
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Strong knowledge of transport safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility requirements
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Experience across fatigue,



vehicle maintenance and load restraint
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A practical, visible approach to safety leadership
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Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
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The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving operation
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Strong communication, reporting and problem-solving skills
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Flexibility around working hours and travel when operationally required
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Relevant security licences and industry requirements
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Due to the specialised nature of the operation, you'll be required to obtain and maintain relevant licences, clearances and accreditations including:
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NV1 Defence security clearance
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Relevant Queensland and Victorian explosives and dangerous goods licences
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HCDG requirements
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MSIC and/or ASIC
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Relevant state-based security clearances
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Chief Security Officer training and Defence security requirements
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A strong understanding of the Australian Explosives Vehicle Code and participation in relevant industry bodies will also be required.
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Why join Us:
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This is an exciting opportunity to join Chemtrans at a time of business growth and team expansion.
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This isn't a role where you'll simply inherit an established operation. You'll have the opportunity to build the Brisbane/Helidon operation, develop the team and shape the culture and operating standards from the outset.
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If you're an experienced operational leader who enjoys building teams, improving performance and working in a specialised environment where safety and compliance genuinely matter, we'd like to hear from you.
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To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
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Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

📌 Operations Manager - Specialised Transport Operations (Queensland)
🏢 K&S Freighters
📍 Queensland