Transport Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to lead our Pick Up and Delivery (PUD) transport operations based in Kewdale, WA. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transport operations while delivering strong customer outcomes, operational performance, and financial results.

You will provide day-to-day leadership to frontline teams, oversee fleet and subcontractor performance, and ensure all transport activities align with organisational policies, industrial relations requirements, and safety legislation. Working closely with senior management, you will play a key role in workforce planning, operational decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a strong leader who can balance operational delivery with people leadership, safety compliance, and commercial accountability in a high-volume transport environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead PUD transport operations to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable service.

• Deliver budgets, KPIs, and business plans aligned to strategy.

• Optimise fleet, workforce, and assets to improve efficiency and profitability.

• Monitor daily performance and review Branch P&L.

Customer & Service

• Drive a strong customer-first culture.

• Resolve service issues and escalate risks.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service delivery.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop frontline teams to build performance and capability.

• Manage performance, development, succession, and engagement.

• Oversee HR and IR compliance and processes.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure CoR, Heavy Vehicle, and HSE compliance.

• Promote safety culture and manage incidents and investigations.

• Support emergency and safety committee responsibilities.

Assets & Improvement

• Manage subcontractors and fleet performance.

• Improve asset utilisation and reduce costs.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, service, and efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in transport, logistics, or freight operations leadership- desirable

• Strong background managing frontline operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Solid understanding of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and Heavy Vehicle legislation.

• Experience managing operational budgets and contributing to P&L performance.

• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management capability.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A strong commitment to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time permanent role based in Kewdale, WA.

• Opportunity to lead a critical transport operation with real impact.

• Strong focus on safety, performance, and customer service excellence.

• Supportive leadership environment with career development opportunities.

• Chance to shape operational performance and develop high-performing teams.

If you are an experienced transport leader looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/ .

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.