Who are we:
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About K&S Freighters:
At K&S Freighters, we’re more than just transport, we’re the driving force behind Australia’s supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.
The Opportunity:
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Transport Manager to lead a critical part of our transport operation. Reporting to the State Manager, you will oversee a diverse and complex network including interstate linehaul (road and rail) and local distribution.
This position has arisen through internal promotion, reflecting our commitment to recognising and developing our people. You will be supported by an experienced State Manager and leadership team, providing strong operational guidance while giving you the autonomy to lead your team and drive performance across safety, service and operational excellence.
This role is suited to an experienced transport leader with strong industry knowledge who can confidently manage operations, people and customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency.
You’ll be responsible for:
Demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to the safety of all people affected by our operations
Deliver exceptional and cost-effective customer service, including managing key customer and client relationships
Liaise with internal and external senior management and stakeholders
Lead, manage and motivate operational teams to deliver optimal outcomes
Oversee various transport operations including interstate road, rail and local distribution
Drive process improvement and change management initiatives across operations
Maintain strong financial oversight, including cost control, P&L ownership, budgeting, KPI monitoring and reporting
Manage HR-related matters at first contact including employee engagement, ER/IR matters and performance management
Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR legislation, WHS/OHS requirements and heavy vehicle regulations
Why This Role
Lead a complex and diverse transport operation across interstate linehaul and local distribution
Work alongside a highly experienced State Manager who will support your success
Join a business that develops its leaders, demonstrated by this role becoming available through internal promotion
Play a key role influencing safety, operational performance and customer outcomes
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Proven experience in transport or logistics operations, with the leadership capability to manage teams and drive strong operational outcomes
Strong operational understanding of interstate linehaul (road and rail) and local freight distribution
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial analysis, costings and operational expenditure
Highly developed people leadership and engagement capabilities
Strong experience managing customer relationships and service delivery expectations
A sound working knowledge of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility and heavy vehicle legislation
The ability to manage complex operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Why Join us:
Rewarding remuneration package
Novated car lease option
Salary sacrifice
Paid parental leave
Growth and development to support career progression
Employee recognition and rewards program
24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
Corporate health plan discount
Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history
We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.
To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a police check, and pre-employment medical will be required to be successful in this role.
