With a national fleet of over 200 prime movers, 400 trailers and a national footprint of over 100,000m2 sqm of warehousing, we’re proud of our established reputation which is representative of our values led focus on safety, collaboration, people focus, customer service, agility, integrity and respect.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-time linehaul allocator to join our VIC operations team, located at our Head Office site in Laverton North.

The ideal candidate will have robust experience of interstate networks, complex trailer combinations, mass LTL and load planning.  This is a leadership role, best suited to someone with a strong focus on ensuring our people assets are valued, recognised and engaged.

Working with the existing team, this role is responsible for ensuring safe, effective, efficient and responsive service delivery. With a focus on operational performance, driver engagement, culture and compliance. 

The Role:

• Outstanding relationship management – priority focus on driver teams.
• Rostering and managing drivers with effective proactive planning and communication.
• Ensure/support continuous initiatives to support driver welfare.
• Allocate fleet efficiently to run a reliable and profitable operation.
• Ensure maximum fleet utilisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks and maintaining focus on priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Fatigue Management, Maintenance Management, Chain of Responsibility.  
• Ensure compliance across integrated IT platforms.
• Maintain and manage asset audits.
• Proactively communicate freight status with customers with exceptional customer service. 
• Monitor vehicles and trailers for servicing/repair/maintenance.
• Conduct regular toolbox meetings with interstate teams.
• Manage, investigate and report incidents/near misses in accordance with IMS/ICAM incident reporting procedure 
• Manage/control contractor usage.
• Recognise unsafe behaviour and provide strong leadership with mentoring, support and guidance. 
• Enhance our ‘Think Safe / Home Safe’ culture at all times.
• Assist in the development of Safety critical processes including the development of Safe Work Instructions, JSA and Work Permits.
• Manage Payroll submission

About You:

• A genuine people person and effective communicator.
• Focused on building relationships and enhancing our people experience.
• Demonstrated industry experience in transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Well-developed organisational skills in a fast paced environment.
• Thrive on driving success within business.
• A solutions mindset.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
• Chain of Responsibility and Fatigue Management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with a drive to partner with stakeholders, collaborate proactively and be accountable for results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others with integrity through partnership, positive communication and engagement.

We’re a progressive business, focused on caring for our people assets and making a difference. 

You will be rewarded with –

• Career focus and growth opportunities.
• A leadership role.
• A salary commensurate with experience.
• Participation in recognition and well being programs.

To apply please submit your resume.

(Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of an entitlement to work in Australia check, verification of qualification/s (if applicable) and a pre-employment medical including D&A analysis).