Lead. Grow. Deliver.
Since 1983, Direct Couriers has been keeping Australia moving. As one of the country's leading logistics and transport companies, we deliver same-day, overnight, and international courier solutions to businesses of every size — with a reputation built on reliability, flexibility, and genuine service. With a team of over 1,500 people across Australia and New Zealand, we’re a company that takes pride in what we do and the people who do it.
We are looking for a driven, commercially sharp General Manager to lead our Adelaide branch operations and take our performance to the next level.
This is a senior leadership role with real accountability — you’ll own the P&L, shape the culture, grow the customer base, and make sure every delivery reflects our commitment to service excellence.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll have end-to-end responsibility for branch performance across operations, sales, people, fleet, and compliance. Day to day, that means:
* Leading branch operations to deliver consistent, efficient, and profitable service
* Driving revenue growth through new business development and key account management
* Building and mentoring high-performing teams across customer service, fleet, operations, and warehouse
* Maintaining full compliance with Chain of Responsibility, HVNL, Warehouse Management Systems and WHS obligations
* Overseeing fleet utilisation, driver performance, and warehouse operations
* Managing branch budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
* Championing continuous improvement across systems, processes, and service delivery
* Representing Direct Couriers as a trusted commercial partner to customers and stakeholders
What you’ll bring
* Demonstrated senior leadership experience in transport, logistics, or courier operations
* Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in sales and business growth
* Excellent customer relationship management skills — you know how to win and retain clients
* Sound knowledge of transport and warehouse compliance, including CoR, HVNL, WMS and WHS
* The ability to lead, coach, and inspire managers and frontline teams
* Financial literacy — you’re comfortable owning a P&L and driving budget performance
* Resilience, initiative, and the ability to stay composed under pressure
Why join Direct Couriers?
* A senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence
* A collaborative national network with opportunities across multiple branches
* A company that values accountability, innovation, and putting customers first
* Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a logistics leader who thrives on operational excellence, commercial growth, and building great teams, we’d love to hear from you.
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