Transport Supervisor
Job no: 494257
Work type: Full Time
Location: South Australia
Categories: Various categories
Drive Your Career with Centurion: Seeking Transport Supervisor
Company Overview:
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our National Linehaul – Central team, based at Wingfield, Adelaide.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Transport Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all trip movements originating and terminating at Wingfield. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational efficiency through proactive scheduling, effective driver coordination and clear communication with internal stakeholders.
A strong focus of the role is ensuring compliance with fatigue management legislation and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements, while maintaining service standards and supporting driver wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule all freight movements, providing accurate forecasts and schedules three days in advance
- Develop daily and weekly movement plans in coordination with the Yard Supervisor
- Allocate prime movers and trailers based on operational needs and equipment availability
- Ensure all scanning, manifesting, and freight documentation requirements are completed accurately and on time
- Manage driver rosters and support the driving cohort with trip queries, fatigue management, and CoR legislation
- Participate in weekend work and act as the designated after-hours contact on a rotational roster with time off in lieu
Skills and Experience:
- Transport industry experience with strong planning, scheduling, and equipment allocation skills is highly regarded
- Proven operational supervision experience, ideally managing multiple transport routes, regions, or depot operations
- Sound understanding of freight movement processes, including scanning, manifesting, and compliance documentation
- Strong knowledge of fatigue management legislation and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations
- Exceptional communication skills to effectively manage driver relationships, rosters, and operational updates
- Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to changing conditions, and work weekends and participate in after-hours contact rosters
Why Join Centurion?
- Salary Packaging: Use your pre-tax income to pay for groceries & bills
- Novated Leasing: Use your pretax income to buy a new or used car and save on the purchase price, fuel and running costs.
- Career Development: We support career goals via ongoing training, professional development opportunities, regular check ins and workshops.
- Discounts on private health insurance and cashback on purchases
- Recognition awards: $50 - $2,000 based on performance & years of service
- Employee Referral Program: Earn up to $1,000 by referring a friend to a position
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your transport leadership career? Click Apply Now to submit your application. 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.
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