The Client

Superior Australia, located at Broadwood, WA is seeking an experienced Transport Company Manager to oversee its transport and logistics operations. The position involves managing transport resources, fleet performance, freight scheduling, regulatory compliance and commercial operations to support reliable and efficient transport services.

They are looking to hire an experienced Transport Company Manager to join their team in Broadwood, WA.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set at $85000 plus superannuation and will be based in their office in Broadwood.

Responsibilities

- Plan, direct and control transport operations, including fleet deployment, freight scheduling, vehicle allocation and logistics coordination.
- Develop operational strategies to optimise freight movements, transport capacity, vehicle utilisation and delivery performance.
- Oversee transport bookings, delivery schedules, route planning, dispatch operations and customer service requirements.
- Manage heavy vehicle fleet operations, including vehicle procurement, preventive maintenance, mechanical inspections and asset replacement planning.
- Supervise transport personnel, including drivers, dispatch coordinators and operational staff, through workforce planning, rostering and performance management.
- Negotiate transport contracts, freight rates, supplier agreements and service arrangements to maintain commercial competitiveness and profitability.
- Monitor transport expenditure, including fuel costs, maintenance expenses, labour costs, vehicle operating costs and freight profitability.




- Ensure compliance with NHVR requirements, Chain of Responsibility obligations, fatigue management, load restraint standards and heavy vehicle safety regulations.
- Oversee freight handling, loading, unloading, load security and delivery procedures to maintain cargo integrity and transport safety.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, suppliers and logistics partners regarding freight requirements, delivery commitments and operational issues.
- Implement transport management systems, GPS tracking, telematics and operational reporting processes to improve fleet visibility and scheduling efficiency.
- Manage operational risks, transport incidents, vehicle breakdowns, safety investigations and corrective action procedures.
- Prepare financial and operational reports covering fleet utilisation, freight revenue, cost efficiency, delivery performance and workforce productivity.
- Develop and implement operational policies, quality controls and continuous improvement programmes to support business growth and transport service reliability.

Requirements

- At least a Diploma or equivalent in the freight and transport industry
- At least a year of experience managing road freight operations, transport scheduling, fleet deployment,



logistics coordination and commercial transport services.
- At least a year of experience developing transport strategies, route optimisation models, fleet utilisation plans and freight capacity forecasts.
- At least a year of experience managing heavy vehicle maintenance, asset lifecycle planning, mechanical compliance, vehicle procurement and operational cost controls.
- At least a year of experience applying NHVR regulations, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, mass and dimension controls, load restraint and transport safety standards.
- At least a year of experience supervising transport personnel, driver rostering, workforce productivity, operational reporting and performance management.
- At least a year of experience using transport management systems, GPS telematics, fleet monitoring software and route optimisation platforms such as MTData, Geotab, Teletrac Navman or equivalent systems.
- At least a year of experience analysing transport profitability, fuel expenditure, vehicle downtime, freight margins, delivery performance and logistics KPIs.
- Robust technical knowledge of heavy vehicle operations, freight logistics, transport infrastructure, compliance systems and supply chain coordination.
- Advanced commercial and financial management capabilities, including budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, resource allocation and operational risk assessment.
- Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to oversee complex transport operations and maintain customer service standards.

📌 Transport Company Manager (Broadwood)
🏢 Labour Support Group
📍 Broadwood