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State Transport Operations Manager QLD

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Be a high-impact leader who mentors a team and builds powerful, accountable partnerships. Own the entire QLD transport network's flow. Brisbane based role. Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group. We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS).

Job Responsibility:

  • Safety & Compliance: Be the champion for a safe work environment, ensuring all state transport operations strictly adhere to legislative and company policy requirements
  • Service & Cost Delivery: Manage operational flow and coordination with DC and 3PL teams, controlling site finances, resolving transport claims, and ensuring customer expectations are met for all deliveries
  • 3PL Partnership Management: Cultivate positive, high-performance partnerships with 3rd-party carriers, managing daily coordination, monitoring KPIs, and providing accurate operational forecasts
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing transport team, managing goals, performance reviews, and active succession planning
  • Network Optimisation & Transition: Drive key operational improvements to reduce cost and increase network capability, and manage the transition of change projects related to network or carrier changes

Requirements:

  • Proven Transport Expertise: Demonstrated success in a multi-site transportation operations manager role with a comprehensive understanding of transport logistics
  • Leadership & Coaching: Solid experience in hands-on team leadership, people management, and developing team members for high-performance outcomes
  • Financial Acumen: Established track record in service delivery, cost management, and proven experience in managing operational budgets
  • Change Management: Demonstrated experience in business transformation and change management, including creating and implementing effective strategies
  • Safety & Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Work Health & Safety (OH&S), and Return to Work (RTW) legislation is essential
What we offer:
  • We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits
  • A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home
  • A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app

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Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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Hybrid work
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