Job no: 762374Work type: Full timeLocation: West Melbourne - VIC - AustraliaApplications close: 04 Apr 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia's biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?
Linfox Intermodal is currently seeking an energetic and driven National Manager based at our West Melbourne site. This role is accountable for delivering a commercially sound, safe and high-performing national transport service to Coles across ambient and temperature-controlled freight. You will act as the primary customer contact, lead a national team, and ensure contractual, financial and operational outcomes are met in line with Linfox values and Vision Zero. Key areas:
* Lead delivery of all contracted services to Coles in line with commercial, safety and performance expectations
* Manage national operational performance across road, rail and sea transport activities
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships and act as the key escalation point for service matters
* Drive profitability through cost control, accrual management and lane-level performance analysis
* Ensure compliance with WHS, fatigue, mass management, legislative and Linfox policy requirements
* Develop, coach and performance-manage direct reports with a focus on capability and succession
Are you the one?
You are a senior transport or logistics leader with strong commercial acumen and experience managing large-scale customer contracts. You are comfortable operating nationally, balancing safety, service and profitability while building trusted customer relationships.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in road, rail or sea transport operations
* Proven leadership experience managing multi-site teams and national operations
* Strong commercial and contract management capability within large customer environments
* Experience managing profitability, accruals and cost recovery across transport lanes
* Ability to lead safety performance aligned to Vision Zero principles
* Willingness to work additional hours and travel as required by the role
What's in it for me?
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
* Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
* Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
* The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact
At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. .
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
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Further information
You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
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