- Permanent Full-Time Position
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Lead a critical transport and logistics function
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Yagoona location with long-term career opportunities
Looking for a leadership role where you can drive transport efficiency, lead a high-performing team and make a real impact on operational performance?
About the Company
Galserv is part of the privately owned NEPEAN Group, one of Australia's leading industrial manufacturing and engineering organisations. With over 65 years of industry experience, Galserv is a trusted provider of galvanising services to the Australian building, construction, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.
With a strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service, Galserv delivers reliable solutions to customers while fostering a workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator to join our team at our Yagoona facility.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for leading all site transport, logistics and dispatch activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations. You will oversee freight scheduling, loading activities, dispatch performance and contractor management while supervising a team consisting of a Logistics/Dispatch Administrator and three Forklift Drivers.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer delivery requirements are achieved, production schedules are supported and logistics operations are managed safely and efficiently.
The role requires strong leadership, transport coordination expertise, customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily transport, dispatch and freight activities to meet customer delivery requirements and production schedules.
Lead and support the logistics team, including a Logistics/Dispatch Administrator and Forklift Drivers.
Manage freight providers and contractor drivers, including scheduling, compliance and site access.
Ensure safe loading, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility compliance across all transport activities.
Work closely with production, operations and customer service teams to prioritise deliveries and resolve issues.
Monitor logistics performance, customer service outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, productivity and cost efficiency.
About You
To be successful in this role you will ideally possess:
Experience in a Transport, Logistics or Dispatch leadership role within manufacturing, industrial or similar environments.
Strong knowledge of transport compliance, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
Experience managing freight providers, contractor drivers and logistics teams.
Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills.
Experience using ERP, dispatch or freight management systems.
A proactive, safety-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Desirable: Forklift Licence, Dogging Licence and heavy vehicle knowledge.
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Stable full-time position with a well-established Australian organisation
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Opportunity to lead a key operational function and influence business performance
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Career development opportunities within the NEPEAN Group
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Work with a business committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement
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On-site parking
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Long-term career opportunities with a growing business
If you're an experienced transport and logistics professional looking to take ownership of a critical operational function while leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Galserv team.
Galserv is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
