Job Description
We are an agile and dynamic freight forwarding business. We have been a consistent operator within the Trans Bass space since ****. 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 opportunity 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 workplace
Commercial acumen: budgets, cost control and margin awareness
Confident with transport management systems and Microsoft Office
Explicit 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
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