We are an agile and dynamic freight forwarding business. We have been a consistent operator within the Trans Bass space since 1936. We are a medium-size business with majority company owned and operated assets. This business model gives us complete control over the services we provide to our customers and ultimately control over our destiny. We are experts in our field creating the most effective distribution solutions between Tasmania and the Mainland. Our vision is to be the transport company of choice for companies looking for B2B cargo solutions to and from Tasmania. We aspire to continue our growth, offering customers quality professional transport services. We focus on general freight across Bass Strait including full containers and palletised freight. We are a medium-size business with majority company-owned and operated assets. This business model gives us complete control over the services we provide to our customers enabling us to provide better Tasmanian freight services, at the right price.

We have an excellent chance for a Freight Manager runs the Melbourne depot so that freight moves safely on time and profitably between Melbourne and Tasmania. The role leads the depot team, manages linehaul and vessel bookings, protects key customer relationships, and ensures full compliance with Chain of Responsibility and workplace safety law. We are offering $80k to $100k PLUS Super

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

- Manage daily depot operations
- Oversee freight documentation, consignment notes, dangerous goods declarations and manifest accuracy
- Resolve delays, damages, shortages and claims quickly, and fix root causes
- Drive continuous improvement in turnaround times, load utilisation and depot layout

People leadership

- Lead, roster and develop the Melbourne depot team, including subcontractors
- Recruit, induct and train staff; conduct regular performance conversations
- Build a team culture focused on safety, accountability and customer service





Customers and Commercial

- Act as the senior Melbourne contact for key customers; handle escalations
- Support sales with quotes, capacity advice and new customer onboarding
- Work with Tasmanian operations to keep freight flows balanced north and south
- Support customers with Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) documentation where applicable

Financial

- Manage the depot budget, labour costs and subcontractor spend
- Monitor margins per lane and customer; recommend pricing and cost actions
- Approve carrier invoices and ensure accurate, timely customer billing

Safety and compliance

- Ensure compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including Chain of Responsibility, load restraint, mass and dimension, and fatigue obligations

Skills and Experience

Essential:

- 4+ years in freight, transport or logistics operations, including 2+ years leading a depot or operations team
- Strong working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility and the Heavy Vehicle National Law
- Experience managing linehaul, sea freight or interstate consolidation schedules
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Commercial acumen: budgets, cost control and margin awareness
- Confident with transport management systems and Microsoft Office
- Clear communicator who handles customer escalations calmly
- Current driver licence and the right to work in Australia

Desirable

- Bass Strait or coastal shipping experience, including TFES
- Dangerous goods handling knowledge
- Forklift licence (LF) and/or heavy vehicle licence
- Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain or business (e.g. Certificate IV or Diploma in Logistics)
- WHS qualification or HSR training

Please provide Resume if you are interested. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Lodged 30th Oct 26 - Closes 27th Nov 26

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Education:

- Diploma (Required)

Experience:

- Freight Management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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