LOGISTICS MANAGER

SGH Transport – Sunraysia Petroleum P/L | Mildura, VIC

Full-Time | Permanent | $85,000 – $95,000 + superannuation, depending on experience

SGH Transport, a division of Sunraysia Petroleum P/L, is seeking an experienced, highly organised and motivated Logistics Manager to join our growing Mildura-based fuel distribution operation.

This is a key operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transport activities of our business, ensuring deliveries are scheduled efficiently, drivers and vehicles are effectively managed, and our customers receive a high level of service.

The successful applicant will work closely with our management team, drivers, customers, suppliers and depot operations to ensure our transport operations run safely, efficiently and reliably.

About the Role The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of our tanker transport operations across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

The position is based in our Mildura office and requires 35 hours per week in the office, generally Monday to Friday, 7:00am–2:30pm with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.

The salary is based on a 40-hour working week, recognising the requirement for the Logistics Manager to provide reasonable after-hours support and respond to operational matters when required.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and manage monthly driver and staff rosters to ensure adequate operational coverage.

- Coordinate daily tanker deliveries to company sites and third-party customers across three states.

- Develop efficient delivery schedules and allocate drivers and vehicles based on customer requirements, vehicle availability and operational priorities.

- Monitor customer fuel requirements, including tank dips, stock levels and delivery records, to assist with accurate and timely scheduling.





- Monitor intercompany fuel stock levels and assist with maintaining appropriate stock availability.

- Provide support to drivers regarding operational issues, including out-of-hours breakdowns and delivery-related matters.

- Ensure transport and delivery paperwork is completed accurately and processed in a timely manner.

- Liaise with customers, drivers, suppliers and internal management to resolve operational issues.

- Assist management with transport planning, operational reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure transport activities are undertaken in accordance with company policies, safety requirements and relevant regulatory obligations.

- Maintain accurate records relating to drivers, vehicles, deliveries and compliance.

- Oversee vehicle compliance requirements, including servicing, inspections, tyres, maintenance schedules and associated records.

Selection Criteria The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

Essential

- Previous experience in transport, logistics, fleet coordination, scheduling or a similar operational management role.

- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with drivers, customers, suppliers and management.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly when dealing with unexpected operational issues.

- Ability to confidently coordinate people, vehicles and delivery requirements to meet operational deadlines.





- High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

- Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a broader management team.

- Current Australian driver's licence.

- Willingness and ability to provide reasonable after-hours operational support when required.

- A practical, hands-on approach to transport operations.

Highly Desirable

- Previous experience in heavy vehicle transport or tanker operations.

- Experience within the fuel, petroleum, dangerous goods or heavy haulage industry.

- General knowledge of heavy vehicle compliance and transport legislation.

- Experience with driver rostering and fatigue-management requirements.

- Understanding of vehicle servicing, maintenance and compliance requirements.

- Heavy vehicle licence — advantageous but not essential.

- Experience using transport management, fleet management, scheduling or ERP systems.

What We Offer

- Full-time permanent position based in Mildura.

- Salary of $85,000–$95,000 + superannuation, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

- Salary based on a 40-hour working week, allowing reasonable after-hours operational support.

- An significant role within a growing and established fuel distribution and transport business.

- Opportunity to work closely with senior management and have a genuine impact on the efficiency of the transport operation.

- A varied role with responsibility across scheduling, fleet, drivers, customers and operational planning.

A detailed Position Description is available upon request.

How to Apply

Applications, including a current resume outlining your relevant experience, should be submitted to:

Email: ****@sunraysiapetroleum.com.au

Please include “Logistics Manager Application” in the subject line.

Applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Logistics Manager (Irymple)
🏢 SGH Transport
📍 Irymple