Despatch Controller | Transport & Logistics

Location: Heathwood, QLD

Pay Rate: $38.89 per hour + superannuation

Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Position Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Randstad is excited to be supporting our valued business partner, a premier market leader in national logistics and supply chain operations, to source an experienced Despatch Controller for their Heathwood facility.

This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a stable, day-shift role within a high-performing business that genuinely values workplace safety, team collaboration, and ongoing career progression. Offering a competitive rate of $38.89 per hour + super, this ongoing position provides long-term stability with a direct, rapid-tracked pathway toward a permanent contract for the right candidate.

About the Role

As the Despatch Controller, you will play a central operational role in managing site assets and load execution to ensure key customer standards and shift milestones are seamlessly met. Working directly with drivers, site management, and external customer service representatives, you will be the key operational focal point on shift.

Key responsibilities include:

- Monitoring shift starts to ensure all transport operations begin on schedule.

- Refreshing site dip data and planning AM shift allocations to optimize ullage delivery.

- Reviewing and adjusting shift schedules to accommodate rolled, dropped, or unexpected load changes.

- Generating and distributing shift schedules, driver paperwork, and daily operational reports.





- Actively tracking in-shift activity, intervening when drivers run behind, and adjusting plans for unplanned leave or vehicle breakdowns.

- Maintaining handover logs and shift reports to ensure seamless communication across operational teams.

- Upholding strict workplace safety standards and promoting a secure environment for all site personnel.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Prior experience in a transport scheduling, despatch, or transport coordination role.

- A solid working knowledge of Australian transport rules and NHVR regulations.

- Proficiency across MS Office applications (prior exposure to transport management systems like Ortec or WinDMS is advantageous).

- Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.

- The ability to adapt quickly to changing shift demands and solve operational challenges autonomously.

- Secondary education completion.

Onboard Requirements

As part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will need to successfully complete:

- A comprehensive National Police Check.

- A pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening.

How to Apply

If you are ready to secure a rewarding role with an industry leader offering great hours, work-life balance, and long-term job security, click APPLY NOW to submit your resume.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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