Transport Manager

Job no: 763539

Work type: Full time

Location: Regency Park - SA - Australia

Applications close: 11 Sep 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

Linfox Intermodal have an opportunity for a Transport Manager to support freight operations for a major customer based out of Gillman, South Australia. In your new role, you'll take ownership in delivering safe, compliant and cost-effective freight solutions for one of Australia's largest brands. You will lead subcontractor linehaul operations, coordinating final-mile store deliveries, maintaining strong customer relationships and driving operational performance across a high profile customer.

This is a full-time opportunity, working Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30am. Key areas:

Lead daily transport planning and freight dispatch activities across the Intermodal network

Coordinate subcontractor and driver resources to ensure service commitments are achieved safely and efficiently

Deliver final-mile transport solutions across a multi-site retail distribution network. Based on user-provided Job Brief Summary.

Build strong relationships with customers, carriers and key internal stakeholders to support operational excellence

Monitor operational performance, profitability and cost outcomes against contractual requirements

Champion safety, fatigue management and compliance standards across all transport activities. Based on user-provided Job Brief Summary and Safety Focus section

Are you the one?

You are an experienced transport or logistics leader with a strong background managing linehaul operations, subcontractor networks and customer-focused transport services. You enjoy solving problems, working autonomously, analysing costs and leveraging systems to optimise operational performance. You can demonstrate:

2-3 years of experience managing linehaul transport operations within the Logistics/Transport industry

Proven leadership capability across transport, warehouse or operational teams

Strong understanding of transport safety, fatigue management and compliance requirements

Experience managing subcontractor and carrier relationships

You're tech savvy and have experience working with Transport Management Systems

What's in it for me?

12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees

Career development opportunities and mentoring programs

Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being

The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. .

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

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