Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Company Values
Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.
About the Role
Are you thinking about moving to Tasmania? Strait Link is looking for a Transport manager willing to relocate to the North West Coast of Tasmania, with a relocation allowance available to support the successful candidate. Link Logistics connects Tasmania to the mainland through an integrated blue‐water and landside supply chain. This role is based within the Road Logistics area of the business.
We're now looking for a strong operational leader to take ownership of our North West Coast Logistic Operations.
This is hands‐on operational leadership in one of Tasmania's most critical fast moving freight corridors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead daily transport operations across the region
* Drive DI‐FOT performance and service consistency
* Align fleet control and fleet support into one cohesive team
* Optimise fleet deployment, route planning and productivity
* Strengthen compliance with NHVR, CoR and fatigue management
* Partner with Sales and Operations to align demand and capacity
* Manage regional labour, maintenance and subcontractor spend
Who We're Looking For
You're an experienced transport leader who understands heavy vehicle operations and the realities of Tasmanian freight.
You bring:
* Proven experience leading logistics operations
* Strong knowledge of HVNL, CoR and fatigue management
* A track record of improving service reliability and operational KPIs
* Confidence leading through change and integration
* The ability to build accountability and lift team capability
Experience across merged or integrated operations will be highly regarded.
This role is based on Tasmania's North West Coast. Candidates must be willing to relocate, with a relocation allowance available to support the successful candidate.
If you need additional support to be your best self during the application process, please let us know.
We appreciate your understanding that we are not accepting applications or CVs from agencies. For any queries, please email
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