About us
Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of around $5 billion as at 30 June 2023. We operate in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.
Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube’s 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia’s leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.
About the role
The Transport Manager provides the delivery of leadership, technical knowledge, and operational experience to manage the day-to-day transportation operations and workforce. You will manage all aspects of transportation discipline to include safety and security compliances, route structures and development, personnel scheduling, work load assignments, cost control and measure driven performance.
Position: Transport Manager
Location: West Melbourne, VIC
Status: Full time, Day shift
Duties
- Manage and assist in the planning and execution of the daily transportation and loading requirements of company drivers.
- Ensuring safe working practices are employed at all times with incidents and hazards being reported promptly and accurately in line with Qube Policy and Procedures
- Responsible for ensuring all activities are in adherence to Service Agreements and local governance
- Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported in line with Company policy & procedures
- Develop, implement & manage the daily transport operating & administrative functions in a cost effective manner to achieve maximum utilization of resources.
- Lead, manage & motivate the transport team to achieve operational targets & objectives
- Train, monitor and coach direct reports to achieve maximum performance
- Carry out employee performance reviews
- Assist Supervisors with disciplinary problems
- Manage the allocation of transport labour and equipment resources, accounting for specified budget constraints in a cost effective and efficient manner to maximise profit.
- Maintain sustainable relationships with both internal and external customers, attending to queries and problem solving where necessary
- Complete daily transport activity KPIs
About You
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to implement and deliver policies and procedures
- Computer literate to intermediate level with ability to quickly learn new systems
- Proven understanding of expenditure, revenue and costing structures
- Solid experience in customer relations & retention
- Extensive management experience with the ability to manage a team at all levels
- Sound knowledge of the transport industry and business management
Benefits
- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Benestar
- Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Ongoing learning, development, and training opportunities for employees
Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.
If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.
