Transport Solutions Specialist
Job no: 760111
Work type: Full time
Location: Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia
Categories: Transport Analyst
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 a Transport Solutions Specialist at Linfox, you’ll play a central role in developing smart, safe, and scalable transport solutions that support our national operations. Your focus will be on using data-driven analysis, network modelling, and fleet expertise to design transport strategies that are both commercially sound and compliant with heavy vehicle regulations.
Reporting to the Transport Solutions Manager, you’ll support business development projects, RFP responses, and network improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role where your ideas and insights can lead to real, measurable improvements across our fleet and customer contracts.
Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyse transport data to uncover cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
- Design and evaluate transport solutions using network modelling tools.
- Apply deep knowledge of fleet capability, NHVL, and CoR requirements to ensure all solutions are safe and compliant.
- Collaborate with teams across commercial, operations, fleet, and safety to deliver solutions that are practical and executable.
- Support project delivery by preparing cost models, process maps, and performance simulations.
- Present your findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor implemented solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Are you the one?
We’re looking for a forward-thinking problem solver with a passion for logistics and a knack for turning data into action. You’re someone who thrives on analysing complex transport problems and creating solutions that drive value—safely, sustainably, and efficiently.
The ideal candidate can demonstrate:
- Experience working in transport planning, logistics engineering, or solution design.
- Strong understanding of Australian transport networks, fleet types, and road regulations (e.g., NHVL, PBS, CoR).
- Proficiency with data analysis and transport modelling tools.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Confidence presenting technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong time management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and transport modelling tools (e.g., Route Optimisation or Simulation software).
- A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field (preferred but not essential).
Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking: Able to extract insights from data and apply them to real-world scenarios.
- Project Focus: Manages competing deadlines with a structured and solution-oriented approach.
- Communication: Translates technical language into clear, business-friendly insights.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments to get the job done.
- Accuracy: Produces detailed, reliable work with a strong attention to detail.
- Initiative: Proactively seeks improvements and efficiencies.
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.
Sound 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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