WA OPERATIONS MANAGER – TANKER & PACKAGED
WA OPERATIONS MANAGER | TANKER & PACKAGED
Lead. Grow. Make an Impact.
Ready to take the lead in a growing transport operation?
Matic Transport Australia is looking for an experienced WA Operations Manager to lead our Tanker & Packaged Division across Western Australia.
This is a senior operational leadership prospect for someone who can lead people, drive performance, build strong customer relationships and keep safety at the heart of everything we do.
With continued growth and exciting upcoming projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the way our WA operations perform and grow.
About Matic
Matic Group is a progressive and diversified transport and logistics company committed to Safety, Our Customers, Teamwork, and a pledge to exemplary performance. Matic Group has established itself as a market leader in transport service solutions and draws its strength from a customer-centric focus, our employees, and a determination to succeed.
Due to continued growth and upcoming projects, Matic Transport Australia is seeking a WA Operations Manager to support the National Operations Manager -MTA and lead our Tanker & Packaged division.
About the role
To provide safe, compliant and commercially effective leadership of Matic Transport Australia's (MTA) WA Tanker & Packaged Division across multiple sites, servicing clients with the transport of bulk and packaged cementitious products, controlled waste and other products via a mixed fleet of local and linehaul pneumatic tankers, Isotainers, tautliner operations and semi-trailers. The role is accountable for operational performance, people leadership, Work Health Safety and Environmental compliance as well as Chain of Responsibility/Heavy Vehicle Operations compliance in a safety‐critical environment.




The position oversees operations to ensure a seamless, consistently high standard of service across all required freight tasks. The role requires excellent communication with clients and across the business, building strong relationships that protect and grow Matic Group's position as a trusted and safe transport partner.
Key responsibilities
Provide day‐to‐day leadership, direction and performance management to Operations Supervisors and depot‐based teams across the WA Tanker & Packaged Division
Be contactable after hours (inclusive of weekends) to support MTA operations
Undertake regular travel between WA sites, including regional/remote locations which may require overnight stays of 1 night or more
Recruit, induct, coach and develop Supervisors and drivers in line with Matic Group's people and performance frameworks
Set clear expectations, conduct regular performance conversations, and manage conduct or performance issues in conjunction with HR
Manage subcontractor performance and relationships ensuring they are aware of Matic Group's requirements
Foster a positive, safety‐first, respectful and accountable culture across the Tanker & Packaged Division
Act as the primary point of contact for MTA clients on operational performance, service delivery and issue resolution across cement and lime freight tasks
Build and maintain strong working relationships with MTA clients,



principal contractors and suppliers for the Division across all WA sites
Negotiate and manage service delivery expectations, escalating commercial or contractual matters to the National Operations Manager - MTA as required
Job Description is available upon request.
About you
We're looking for an experienced transport and logistics leader who can confidently operate at both the
strategic and operational level.
You'll ideally bring:
Proven experience in a senior operations or transport management role
Strong leadership experience across multiple teams, sites or operations
Sound knowledge of heavy vehicle transport operations and Chain of Responsibility
Experience managing operational performance, safety and compliance
Strong commercial and customer relationship skills
The ability to coach, challenge and develop people
Excellent communication and problem‐solving skills
A practical, solutions‐focused approach
The ability to travel regularly between WA sites, including regional and remote locations
What we offer
This is more than just another Operations Manager role.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Lead a significant and growing WA transport operation
Make a genuine difference to operational performance and culture
Work closely with senior leadership
Build and develop high‐performing teams
Work across a diverse range of transport operations
Be part of a progressive and growing Australian transport business
Receive a
$150,000 – $170,000 annual salary package
Company vehicle and fuel card provided
Ready to make your mark?
If you're an experienced transport leader who enjoys
leading people, solving problems and driving operational excellence
, we'd like to hear from you.
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