_{02nd June, 2026}

Gatehouse Coordinator - Casual | Lidcombe NSW Multiple Shifts Available | Casual to Permanent Pathway

Our client is a major logistics operation based in Lidcombe, NSW, requiring 24/7 gatehouse coverage at their busy distribution site. We're building a casual pool of Gatehouse Coordinators to cover rotating AM and PM shifts across the week.

About the Role
As Gatehouse Coordinator, you are the first point of contact for all inbound vehicle arrivals. You'll manage site access, verify bookings, coordinate vehicle flow, and liaise with transport and operations teams to keep the site running safely and efficiently.
This is a casual role with a clear pathway to permanent for the right people.
Available Shifts & Pay Rates
We are recruiting for the following shifts — candidates may apply for one or more:

• Mon-Thu AM | 4:45am - 4:45pm | $33.80/hr
• Mon-Thu PM | 4:45pm - 4:45am | $39.71-$43.39/hr (afternoon/night rates apply)
• Fri-Sun AM | 4:45am - 4:45pm | $47.31/hr (Sat) / $60.84/hr (Sun)
• Fri-Sun PM | 4:45pm - 4:45am | Night & weekend rates apply — up to $60.84/hr

Early morning hours (12:01am-5:00am) attract $41.91/hr. Public holiday rate $74.36/hr.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound vehicle arrivals and verify booking compliance before granting site access
• Confirm driver and carrier details against booking requirements
• Direct vehicles to correct loading, unloading or staging areas
• Monitor vehicle flow and proactively manage congestion
• Liaise with allocators, transport operations and site personnel regarding scheduled arrivals
• Maintain gatehouse logs, arrival records and operational reports
• Ensure all personnel comply with the Site Traffic Management Plan
• Escalate safety incidents, breaches or non-compliant arrivals promptly

About You

• Experience in transport, logistics, gatehouse, warehousing or operational coordination
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Confident working independently across a 12-hour shift, including overnight
• Solid attention to detail and ability to follow process under pressure
• Intermediate computer skills including email and operational systems
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations desirable
• Experience with Traffic Management Plans or a Transport Management System (TMS) desirable

Apply Now
If you're reliable, operationally minded and looking for flexible shift work with a reputable logistics operation, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your current resume and indicate which shift(s) you are available for.

Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Hit Apply Now with your resume, or contact Hans Swartz – Director of People Group Recruitment on 0406 045 525 for a confidential chat.

Please Note:
People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who have the relevant local skills and experience required for this role.

We do not recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.

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