Transport Scheduler

  • Job Reference: 00027524-1
  • Date Posted: 27 September 2024
  • Recruiter: Centurion
  • Website: https://jobsincentralqueensland.au
  • Location: Rockhampton
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Manufacturing Operations, Transport & Logistics
  • Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Join one of Australia leading privately owner transport companies and take part in coordinating daily logistics operations to ensure safe and efficient movement of freight while meeting customer requirements. Overall, it plays a vital role in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations and supporting the Branch Operations Manager

 

Culture & Benefits:

  • Permanent full time position based in our well-established Rockhampton Depot
  • One of Australia’s largest privately owned Transport and Logistics Companies
  • Close-knit team with supportive management and career development within the company
  • Attractive team benefits, stability, and exciting national growth opportunities
  • Career development with extraordinary opportunities on a national scale
  • Discounts on one of Australia's largest health insurance companies
  • Fast-growing organisation, with excellent training, progression, and support

 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Organize and coordinate daily activities to ensure safe and efficient operations in line with customer requirements and relevant legislation.
  • Schedule and monitor movement of fleet, booking vehicles for unloading via online portals.
  • Manage site levels and load request times, ensuring prompt communication with customers.
  • Liaise with fleet maintenance for effective scheduling of maintenance and support Branch Operations Manager as needed.
  • Supervise employee schedules and monitor staff hours for compliance with fatigue management and safety policies.

 

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in logistics coordination and fleet management or equivalent experience
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple schedules effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with customers, operational staff, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Familiarity with online booking systems and scheduling tools, ideally those for managing vehicle movements.
  • Knowledge of fatigue management practices and relevant legislation to ensure staff compliance and safety is preferred

 

Why Join Centurion?

Centurion is one of Australia’s largest independently owned and operated logistics (3PL) and transport companies. Based in Perth, Western Australia but operating across Australia, we have significant mobile, land and infrastructure assets nationwide, including 41 distribution centres and a fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles. This ensures Centurion provides flexible and reliable supply chain solutions for all our customers. Centurion is a values driven organisation operating with the vision of being the leading logistics partner for stakeholders in the commodity rich communities of Australia.

 

Ready to take on a new challenge?

If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click ‘Apply” now or email recruitment@centurion.net.au

Before an offer of employment can be made, Centurion requires verification of Australian working rights and participation in a pre-employment medical.

Centurion encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians and from people of all ages, genders and abilities.