Why You'll Love this Role:

Derrimut Depot (Melbourne) is one of the busiest depots in the Lindsay Transport network - and we're looking for a highly experienced Administration Manager to step in and lead from the front.

With a 200-solid workforce and 24/7 operations, reporting to the 2IC Depot Manager, you'll oversee transport administration and lead a team of 6 working across the 7 days of operations. Driving accuracy and continuous performance improvement while keeping everything running smoothly in a fast-paced environment is core to success in this role.

As part of Lindsay Transport, Australia's largest fresh produce transporter, you'll play a key role in moving critical, temperature-controlled freight where timing and accuracy matter most.

This is a full-time role with real pace, responsibility, and the chance to make your mark in the nation's biggest temperature-controlled transport business.

What You'll Do:

- Supervise and coordinate the administration team
- Ensure adequate resourcing to meet operational demands
- Oversee manifesting to ensure accuracy of despatched loads
- Manage and when necessary, perform driver debriefing
- Ensure accuracy of pallet administration via manifesting and ensure timely processing of all transactions
- Become subject matter expert in all administration systems and processes.
- Train and support new and current team members on systems and processes
- Set clear performance expectations and manage outcomes
- Lead from the front in a hands-on environment
- Partner with the Depot Management team to maximise site efficiency

What You Bring:

- Experience in a similar leadership role,



ideally within temperature-controlled transport.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Approachable leadership style that builds trust and team engagement
- Strong operational knowledge, preferably including TruckMate, HACCP or cold-chain requirements and pallet processes
- Sound administration skills across daily and weekly reporting, payroll, purchase orders and invoice approvals
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain effective under pressure
- Self-motivation, strong leadership presence and a genuine commitment to safety
- Ability to build strong relationships and engage a diverse workforce

What We Offer:

- Ongoing career development and transfer opportunities in our growing Australia-wide business
- Supportive, safety-first and inclusive workplace culture
- Receive a Gift to celebrate your service milestones
- Get a $1500 reward for referring others to Lindsay
- Score a 40% discount on Ringers Western merch and 15% off Bridgestone Tyres
- Lease your next Vehicle pre-tax through our Novated Leasing partner
- Access to financial support to complete training & tickets

How to Apply:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

📌 Administration Manager (Derrimut)
🏢 Lindsay Australia
📍 Derrimut