Transport Manager Job at Coates (Kingston)

Job Description

At Coates, transport is critical to safety, customer experience and commercial performance. We’re seeking an experienced Transport Manager (based at Kingston) to lead transport operations across QLD & NT, driving safety excellence, operational efficiency and cost discipline in line with Coates’ Strategic Plan. This is a senior operational and commercial leadership role with a genuine opportunity to shape how transport is done at Coates. You’ll have the autonomy to drive change, challenge existing models and build a better, more scalable and efficient transport operation. As a key member of the Coates North Management Group, you’ll translate national transport strategy into strong regional execution while leading cost management, contractor governance, industrial relations and commercial compliance, delivering outcomes that truly move the business forward.

Job Responsibility

Lead and embed a Safety-First culture across all transport operations, ensuring compliance with HSE, CoR and Coates standards
Drive the commercial and operational performance of internal fleet and external transport providers, ensuring cost control, service delivery and contract compliance
Develop and execute transport strategies that optimise spend, improve efficiency and support revenue quality through disciplined cost recovery
Oversee fleet management including maintenance, utilisation, lifecycle planning and alignment to business demand
Establish clear performance frameworks using KPIs and SLAs to drive accountability, transparency and continuous improvement
Partner with Procurement, National Transport and HR/IR teams on supplier management, contracts and workforce matters
Leverage systems and data to improve service levels, reduce waste and support informed decision-making
Ensure a consistently high customer experience through effective planning, collaboration and issue resolution

Requirements

Around 5 years’ experience in senior transport, logistics or supply chain leadership roles
Proven experience managing external contractor networks and internal fleet operations
Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, cost recovery and vendor performance management
Demonstrated success in contract governance, compliance management and structured performance improvement
Solid understanding of Industrial Relations, workplace legislation and employee engagement practices
Strong knowledge of transport systems, regulatory requirements and safety frameworks
Experience delivering results in a multi-site, customer-facing environment
A confident, influential leadership style with the ability to work across national, regional and branch teams

What we offer

Development and career progression pathways
Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
Purchased additional leave program
Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

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