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About the Company
O’Neill Contracting Australia is a rapidly growing transport and logistics company delivering specialised services across Australia. Founded as a family-owned and operated business in 1980, the company has spent over 40 years building a reputation for honest, punctual and reliable service. Today, O’Neill Contracting is trusted by clients and industry peers alike as it continues to expand its national footprint.

About the Role
As the business continues to expand, it is seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to join the leadership team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role will play a critical part in shaping the future growth, performance and operational excellence of the business.

The Transport Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across all business divisions, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable service delivery while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the company's continued growth objectives.

You will be responsible for leading operational teams, driving performance, improving systems and processes, managing project profitability and ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations across Bulk Haulage, Heavy Haulage and General Logistics.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all WHS, NHVR, Chain of Responsibility and client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Work closely with the Managing Director to implement strategic growth initiatives and business objectives.
• Monitor operational performance, utilisation, productivity and profitability across all projects and divisions.
• Manage project budgets, operational costs and financial performance to ensure commercial outcomes are achieved.
• Review and improve operational systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Lead, mentor and develop supervisors, allocators, maintenance personnel and administration teams.
• Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation and project mobilisation activities.
• Support tender submissions, pricing reviews and business development opportunities.
• Ensure fleet maintenance programs support operational requirements and maximise equipment availability.
• Manage operational risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics, or heavy haulage.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle operations, transport logistics and fleet management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple operational divisions simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, project costs and financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Chain of Responsibility obligations and transport compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning and decision-making capabilities.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading business growth, operational improvement and change management initiatives.

Culture and Benefits

• Senior leadership position with direct influence on company strategy and growth.
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing national transport business.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Company vehicle, phone and laptop.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.

  
If this sounds like you, apply today with a brief cover letter and CV or call Ramsden Recruitment on 08 8472 9300 for further information.

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