Posted: 16/04/2026 Closing Date: 17/05/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: NSW Parkes Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport
Company Description
SCT Logistics is Australia's largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.
Why SCT?
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:
* Development and growth opportunities
* Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
* Flexible working arrangements
* Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
* Grandparent Leave
* Novated leasing and salary packaging
* 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Onsite car park
* Dress for your day policy
To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Road & Warehouse Manager based in our site in Parkes, NSW. This is a key leadership position reporting to the NSW Regional Manager, this position will be responsible for performing the below in a timely, accurate and efficient manner:
* Managing daily warehouse operations including receivals, dispatch, storage, and freight management
* Maintaining a clean, organised and hazard-free warehouse environment
* Supervising the loading and unloading of freight ensuring damage reduction strategies are fulfilled
* Liaising with drivers, transport providers and rail operations to ensure timely and compliant freight movements
* Collaborating with rail operations, customers and internal stakeholders to meet service expectations
* Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, safety and cost control
* Reporting all incidents, hazards and near misses promptly and ensuring completion of reports in our Incident Reporting System - Donesafe
* Fostering a high-performing, safety-first culture with strong communication and teamwork
* Managing employee relations in line with company policies and industrial agreements
* Monitoring team compliance with WHS standards, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
* Drivers License
* Transport industry working knowledge
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role
* Previous experience & knowledge of warehouse and rail transport industries
* Excellent communication skills and analytical skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as a leader of a large team
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Managing workload, meeting deadlines and being organised at all times
* Resource allocation and management
* Conflict resolution
* Planning and Organising – plans and schedules effectively and maintains effective controls and attention to detail to ensure timely delivery of outcomes
* Teamwork and Diversity – works toward common goals in an open and collaborative and inclusive manner
* Understanding of WHS legislations as they pertain to this role.
Desirable
* Certificate IV – Business Management / Leadership
Other important information
* We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
* The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
* Recruitment companies, need not apply
SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.