State Manager - Transport & Logistics South Australia | $150,000 + Super | Full-Time

An established national transport and logistics business is seeking an experienced State Manager to take full ownership of its South Australian operation.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership position with responsibility for the performance of the entire SA site, overseeing drivers, subcontractors, mechanics, warehouse operations and office staff.

Operating across general transport, specialised freight and project logistics, the business requires a robust operational leader who can manage people, fleet performance, customers, safety and commercial outcomes while continuing to develop the South Australian operation.

The Role Reporting into senior management, you will have overall responsibility for the SA business, including:

Full operational management of the South Australian site

Leadership of drivers, subcontractors, mechanics, warehouse and office teams

Oversight of fleet operations, allocation and transport performance

Management of subcontractor relationships and performance

Ensuring fleet availability, maintenance and operational efficiency

Driving a strong culture around safety, compliance and Chain ofResponsibility

Managing service delivery and key customer relationships

Monitoring operational costs, productivity and overall site performance

Identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilisation and profitability

Supporting the continued growth and development of the SA operation





Working closely with senior management and other interstate operations

About You We are looking for an experienced transport leader who is comfortable taking ownership of an entire operation.

You will ideally bring:

Previous experience as a State Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager or senior transport leader

Strong experience within road transport, logistics, heavy haulage, project logistics or a similar environment

Demonstrated experience managing a diverse operational workforce

Strong understanding of fleet operations, drivers and subcontractor management

Knowledge of transport safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility

Commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and operational performance

Strong customer and stakeholder management skills

A practical, hands-on leadership style

The ability to make decisions and take accountability for an entire site

What's On Offer

$150,000 + Super

Senior leadership position with ownership of the complete SA operation

Established national transport and logistics business

Diverse operation across fleet, workshop, warehouse and office functions

Opportunity to influence operational performance and future growth

Long-term career opportunity within a growing national organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport leader looking to step into a genuine State Manager position with end-to-end responsibility for a substantial South Australian operation.

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