Transport Solutions Manager

Job no: 759893
Work type: Full time
Location: Various locations
Categories: Transport Manager

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At Linfox, our people are at the heart of delivering smarter and safer logistics. As the Transport Solutions Manager, you will lead the Transport Solutions Team within Analytics and Design Services, driving operational excellence and innovation across Linfox’s national transport operations. You will develop new operating models, review existing operations for efficiency, and evaluate emerging technologies and PBS routes for suitability and compliance.

You will provide strategic leadership and direction to your team, manage complex transport projects end-to-end, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

This role is open to candidates located in Essendon, Laverton (VIC), or Oakdale (NSW).

Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead the Transport Solutions Team to align with business goals and deliver high-impact projects.
  • Manage transport projects from planning through to execution, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
  • Mentor and develop team members, building capabilities in transport solution development and advanced modelling tools.
  • Develop detailed proposals and business cases to support new initiatives and improvements.
  • Review and optimise current operations to improve cost-efficiency and performance.
  • Assess new operational technologies and PBS routes and make recommendations for adoption.

Are you the one?

We’re looking for a visionary leader with extensive experience in transport, logistics, or related industries, who thrives on delivering innovative and commercially sound transport solutions. You have a strategic mindset and the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in transport or logistics, with a strong commercial and operational focus
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and complex projects
  • Deep knowledge of Australian transport regulations including NHVL, PBS, and CoR
  • Strong analytical, consultative, and communication skills
  • Experience with transport and warehouse modelling software and Microsoft Office
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related fields preferred
  • Ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong relationships across stakeholders

Competencies:

  • Leadership and development of high-performing teams
  • End-to-end project management and delivery
  • Proposal and business case development
  • Advanced transport modelling and operational reviews
  • Evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and PBS routes

Sounds like you? To apply for this position please follow the link on the careers section of the Lintranet and enter 759893 into keywords.

Further information.

Applications close on Friday 11th of July 2025

At Linfox we are committed to your career development, and we encourage you to discuss your career aspirations with your manager. As a courtesy and recognising our values, you are required to inform your current manager of this application prior to attending a 1st interview.

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include, but not be limited to, a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

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