Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Salary:

$130000 - 150000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Manufacturing

Reference:

4004945

Contact Name:

Joel Salter

Contact Email:

jsalter@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

04-Feb-2026

Transport Manager Salary:$130,000 – $150,000 + Super
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location:  Eastern Creek 

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially focused Transport Manager to lead the end-to-end performance of our transport network across all facilities. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, safety, consistency, and scalability across a growing, multi-site operation.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future of the transport function, ensuring it supports both current operations and long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities Operational Performance
  • Own and optimise the end-to-end performance of the transport network across all sites
  • Ensure consistent service delivery, reliability, and efficiency across all facilities
  • Develop and implement best-practice transport operating standards
Leadership & People Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop transport leaders, supervisors, and drivers
  • Build a high-performance, safety-first culture across the transport function
  • Drive accountability, engagement, and capability development
Safety, Compliance & Risk
  • Ensure full compliance with all transport, WHS, and regulatory requirements
  • Proactively manage risk, incidents, and investigations
  • Champion a strong safety culture with zero-harm objectives
Growth & Scalability
  • Design and implement scalable transport models to support business growth
  • Support new site integrations, fleet expansion, and operational change
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align transport strategy with business objectives
Cost Control & Financial Performance
  • Manage transport budgets and cost controls
  • Identify and deliver cost efficiencies without compromising service or safety
  • Monitor and report on key transport and financial KPIs
Systems & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive the effective use of transport systems, telematics, and reporting tools
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and performance
  • Use data and insights to inform decision-making and optimise outcomes
About You
  • As the Transport Manager you'll have senior experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain leadership roles
  • The Transport Manager will have proven ability to manage complex, multi-site transport operations
  • This Transport Manager will have strong knowledge of transport compliance, safety, and risk management
  • As the Transport Manager you'll have commercially astute with experience managing budgets and cost performance
  • The Transport Manager must have a confident, influential leader with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • The Transport Manager will be experienced in driving change, scalability, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
  • $130,000 – $150,000 + Super
  • Full-time, permanent senior leadership role
  • Opportunity to shape and scale a critical business function
  • Supportive executive team and growth-focused organisation
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