Operations Manager oversees long-distance freight transportation, manages commercial vehicle assets, and directs driver teams to ensure protected, cost-effective, and on-time delivery. Core Responsibilities
Operations & Scheduling: Coordinate interstate or long-haul transport schedules, route planning, and high-efficiency asset utilization.
Fleet Maintenance: Partner with workshop and maintenance teams to schedule preventative servicing, minimize vehicle downtime, and maximize fleet availability.
Compliance & Safety: Enforce heavy vehicle regulations, fatigue management rules, and workplace health and safety standards.
Personnel Leadership: Direct drivers, dispatchers, allocators, and operational personal, handling performance, training, and rostering.
Cost & Performance Tracking: Monitor operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including fuel consumption,



cost-per-kilometer, and labour budgets Qualifications & Requirements
Experience:
Background in road freight transport and detailed understanding of how the industry works.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with national heavy vehicle laws, safety compliance, and chain-of-responsibility standards.
Technical

Skills:
Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS), telematics, GPS tracking, and fleet analytics software. Key Skills
Practical, hands-on leadership style
Solid crisis management and problem-solving abilities
Explicit communication across drivers, mechanics, and executives
Following the directions and strategy set by the CEO.

📌 Operations Corowa (Australia)
🏢 Milawa Transport Services t/a Miltrans
📍 Australia