Drive Your Career with Centurion: Resource Logistics Team Leader

Company Overview:
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, we operate a nationwide network with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a driven and customer-focused Resource Logistics Team Leader to support key mining contracts and lead a high-performing team delivering critical freight solutions.

About the Role:
This is a hands-on leadership role within our operations team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day logistics coordination while driving team performance and customer outcomes. You will act as the key link between customers, operations, and vendors - ensuring service excellence, compliance, and efficiency across all freight movements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small team of Contract Coordinators delivering exceptional service to key mining customers.

• Build strong relationships with assigned customers, understanding their needs and expectations
• Manage incoming calls and emails, responding to customer and vendor enquiries promptly
• Coordinate and enter bookings, including consignment notes for all freight movements (general, rail, express, interstate, hotshot, import)
• Prepare and distribute daily manifests (AM & PM) to site
• Liaise with third-party transport providers and internal teams to coordinate freight requirements
• Resolve customer issues and complaints in line with company procedures, escalating where required
• Prepare quotations and ensure accurate, timely invoicing in line with company processes
• Support freight preparation and ensure deliveries meet customer timeframes
• Monitor forward, return, and quarantine areas to identify and resolve discrepant freight
• Work closely with yard teams to ensure all “must travel” freight is prioritised and loaded
• Follow all contract-specific safety and quality procedures
• Understand and contribute to achieving customer KPIs and service targets
• Support the Contract Manager with operational requirements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar logistics or supply chain role, ideally within mining or resource sectors
• Strong working knowledge of freight coordination and transport operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with exposure to Power BI highly regarded
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive problem solver with the ability to think on your feet
• Strong customer service focus and ability to build lasting relationships
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

Why Join Centurion?

• Join a well-established national leader in logistics
• Take ownership of a critical function supporting mining operations
• Lead a close-knit, high-performing team
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Be part of a business that values safety, accountability and teamwork

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.