Transport Manager – 3PL & Container Transport
Location: Smeaton Grange, NSW
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Approximately 6:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: Negotiable based on experience 120k-140k
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Transport Manager to manage the daily transport operations of an established 3PL business based in Smeaton Grange.
This is a hands-on operational position requiring strong experience coordinating container pickups and deliveries to and from Port Botany, allocating work across rigid trucks and semi-trailers, and managing metro Sydney and short-distance regional deliveries.
The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of Sydney roads, strong transport allocation skills and the ability to manage drivers, vehicles and changing delivery priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate container pickups and drop-offs to and from Port Botany
- Allocate daily work to rigid trucks and semi-trailers
- Plan metro Sydney and short-distance regional deliveries
- Manage driver schedules, vehicle availability and delivery timeframes
- Monitor transport movements and respond to delays or operational issues
- Communicate daily runs and instructions clearly to drivers
- Coordinate container bookings, port time slots and relevant documentation
- Liaise with customers, warehouse staff and internal operations teams
- Ensure all transport activities comply with Chain of Responsibility requirements
- Monitor driver performance, fleet utilisation and delivery completion
- Maintain a safe, efficient and organised transport operation
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Transport Manager, Transport Allocator or Senior Transport Coordinator
- Strong experience with container transport to and from Port Botany
- Proven experience allocating work to rigid trucks and semi-trailers
- Excellent knowledge of Sydney metropolitan roads and industrial areas
- Experience managing or coordinating a company-owned fleet
- Experience across metro and short-distance regional transport
- Good understanding of container bookings, port operations and transport compliance
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced transport environment
- Knowledge of 1-Stop, CargoWise and Hutchison Ports systems is highly regarded
Training will be provided on the company’s internal software systems.
An MSIC is not required for this position.
What’s on Offer
- Negotiable salary package for the right candidate
- Permanent full-time position
- Immediate start available
- Company-owned fleet
- Established 3PL transport operation
- Hands-on role with ownership of daily transport activities
- Smeaton Grange location
- Stable, long-term employment opportunity
Apply Now
Please apply with an updated resume outlining your experience in transport management, container movements, Port Botany operations and fleet allocation.
Applicants must have relevant transport management or senior allocation experience.
Pay: $120,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
