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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Essential Requirements

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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 setting
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- Strong scheduling and dispatch background, with solid NHVR compliance knowledge (fatigue, COR, WHS)
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- Current HC & LF/Forklift licence
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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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- Australian working rights
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Desirable

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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, collaborative team environment
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