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State Transport Operations Manager

Australia, Sydney · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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Job Description

Be a high-impact leader who mentors a team and builds powerful, accountable partnerships. Own the entire NSW transport network's flow. Sydney based role. Work between Norwest & Moorebank.

Job Responsibility

  • Be the champion for a safe work environment, ensuring all state transport operations strictly adhere to legislative and company policy requirements
  • 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
  • Cultivate positive, high-performance partnerships with 3rd-party carriers, managing daily coordination, monitoring KPIs, and providing accurate operational forecasts
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing transport team, managing goals, performance reviews, and active succession planning
  • 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 success in a multi-site transportation operations manager role with comprehensive understanding of transport logistics
  • Solid experience in hands-on team leadership, people management, and developing team members
  • Established track record in service delivery, cost management, and managing operational budgets
  • Demonstrated experience in business transformation and change management, including creating and implementing effective strategies
  • Knowledge of relevant Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Work Health & Safety (OH&S), and Return to Work (RTW) legislation

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Access to a number of employee benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Programs to help prioritise and manage wellbeing including a competitive leave policy
  • 24/7 access to the Sonder app
  • Necessary training for success
  • Continuous career development and learning opportunities

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