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Transport Solutions Manager

Job no: 759893
Work type: Full time
Location: Oakdale - NSW - Australia, Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

Here at Linfox, we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government, and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

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. Your role is pivotal in developing new operating models, reviewing current operations for efficiency, and evaluating emerging technologies and PBS routes for fit and compliance.

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

Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Transport Solutions Team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Manage and deliver transport projects end-to-end, meeting timelines and budgets.
  • Mentor and develop your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Develop detailed proposals and business cases that clearly articulate benefits, risks, and implementation plans.
  • Enhance the team’s capabilities by advancing the use of modelling tools and techniques.
  • Review and optimise existing operations for cost-efficiency and performance.
  • Assess new operational technologies and PBS routes, making recommendations for adoption.

Are you the one?

You are a visionary leader who drives meaningful improvements in transport solutions. You thrive working collaboratively across teams and stakeholders, delivering compliant, commercially sound, and innovative transport models. Your leadership inspires your team, and your strategic mindset turns complex challenges into actionable results.

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in transport, logistics, or related industries with a strong commercial and operational focus
  • Proven leadership experience 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 of the Transport Solutions Team
  • Project management and delivery
  • Team mentoring and capability building
  • Proposal and business case development
  • Advanced use of transport modelling tools
  • Operational reviews and optimisation
  • Evaluation of emerging technologies and PBS routes

Why join Linfox?

At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse genders and identities.

Sounds like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

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.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

 

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