Fyfe Transport is a Family-owned Trucking company founded in Lake Grace that primarily carts grain and fertiliser to and from the Lake Grace and surrounding districts. The company also provides a range of other logistics services to the Ag, Mining and other heavy road transport sectors.

The company has grown over 40 years and has in the past 5 years, transitioned its operational base to a purpose-built facility in Forrestdale (Perth, WA), whilst still primarily servicing the Lake Grace and Districts Agricultural sector.

Our company is family owned and run and our relationships with customers and staff as well as the service we provide are our priorities.

The Role

We are seeking a self-sufficient leader to join our Transport business and help steward the company through its next phase of growth. This senior leadership role will be based at our Forrestdale Depot (Perth, WA), and have responsibility for the performance and profitability of the operations while building a team-oriented work environment.

The position will have opportunity for autonomy and flexibility, with minimal weekend or overtime hours required. We are seeking someone with strong industry experience who understands what's required to run a Transport operation and who will value building good relationships with our staff and customers.

What You'll be Responsible for:

- Manage scheduling and coordination of a dozen trucks including liaising with Drivers, Customers and Suppliers
- Manage service and maintenance schedules of trucks and trailers, coordinating when equipment needs to be serviced or repaired by contract mechanics and service centres
- Maintain methodical operational records and paperwork and manage scheduling and tracking software




- Oversee WA Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Accreditation compliance
- Build an engaged, accountable and collaborative team culture
- Build relationships with our customers, including occasional (~2-3 per yr) trips to the Lake Grace region to visit in person
- Identify opportunities to improve company efficiency, systems, service, profitability and culture

What you'll have:

- Experience in Transport or Logistics industry and an understanding of heavy vehicle operations
- Knowledge of WA Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Scheme (HVS) including vehicle and combination legalities
- Willingness to lead a team and prior experience doing so
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to problem solve and spend time on the phone and in person with our staff, customers and suppliers
- Confidence to work autonomously and make decisions
- Desire to build and maintain a collaborative culture with high standards
- Openness to learning and growing within the role
- Available to start in January 2027

What we provide

We will provide strong early support and training to the successful applicant through an onboarding process, as well as ongoing communication and education to ensure the applicant is set up to thrive in the role.

What we offer:

- Pay: $120- $140k + super + work Ute (Salary negotiable on experience)
- Stable 40yr old family business with experienced staff
- Agency to build the role around how you work best

Why Join us

This is an opportunity to take the wheel of a dynamic Transport operation with the backing of a stable family-owned company.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, or you feel you may not tick every box but have what it takes to develop into this role -

David and Christine

📌 Operations Manager/Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Fyfe Transport
📍 Perth