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-strong 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 setting
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 $**** 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
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.
Drive Your Career Forward with Lindsay Australia
At Lindsay Australia, we're proud to connect communities whilst delivering Australia's best.
As a leader in the refrigerated transport and logistics industry, our focus is simple: deliver exceptional service while supporting the people who make it all possible—our team.
Across more than 60 transport and rural depots Australiawide, we offer exciting career opportunities in over 80 different roles—from local and long-distance drivers to warehouse, workshop, and office professionals.
When you join Lindsay, you're not just taking a job—you're stepping into a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and takes pride in doing things the right way.
We work hard to maintain quality equipment, well-run facilities, and a supportive and safe environment for our people.
If you're reliable, motivated, and looking to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the team that keeps our nation moving.
Join Lindsay Australia.
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