Transport Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of transport operations based in Kewdale, WA. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day operational performance while ensuring alignment with organisational policies, industrial relations requirements, and customer expectations.

You will provide day-to-day leadership to frontline teams, oversee fleet and subcontractor performance, and ensure all transport activities comply with relevant policies, industrial relations requirements, and safety legislation. Working closely with senior management, you will play a key role in workforce planning, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a strong leader who can balance operational delivery with people leadership, safety compliance, and commercial accountability in a high-volume transport environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead PUD transport operations to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable service.

• Deliver budgets, KPIs, and business plans aligned to strategy.

• Optimise fleet, workforce, and assets to improve efficiency and profitability.

• Monitor daily performance and review Branch P&L.

Customer & Service

• Drive a strong customer-first culture.

• Resolve service issues and escalate risks.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service delivery.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop frontline teams to build performance and capability.

• Manage performance, development, succession, and engagement.

• Oversee HR and IR compliance and processes.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure CoR, Heavy Vehicle, and HSE compliance.

• Promote safety culture and manage incidents and investigations.

• Support emergency and safety committee responsibilities.

Assets & Improvement

• Manage subcontractors and fleet performance.

• Improve asset utilisation and reduce costs.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, service, and efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in transport, logistics, or freight operations leadership- desirable

• Strong background managing frontline operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Solid understanding of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and Heavy Vehicle legislation.

• Experience managing operational budgets and contributing to P&L performance.

• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management capability.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A strong commitment to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time permanent role based in Kewdale, WA.

• Opportunity to lead a critical transport operation with real impact.

• Strong focus on safety, performance, and customer service excellence.

• Supportive leadership environment with career development opportunities.

• Chance to shape operational performance and develop high-performing teams.

If you are an experienced transport leader looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply