About us
IOR is a family-owned business based in Brisbane, which has been fuelling Australia's industries for nearly 40 years. The business has been growing rapidly and consistently in the last decade in particular, and is now the only fully integrated, 100% Australian-owned fuel company in the country. Our operations span the entire country and the entire fuel value chain: a crude oil refinery, two import terminals, a growing bulk delivery fleet, on-road and on-airport unmanned refuelling networks, infrastructure manufacturing, and proprietary fuel management technology.
Approaching each day through our values of Innovation: finding solutions, Our Communities: serving people, and Reliability: getting results, our team are focussed on delivering what really matters to our customers.
About your role,
As the Transport Manager you will oversee the transportation operations of the region, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of fuel, aviation fuel and lubrication products to customers. The role requires the ability to manage a team of drivers, maintain relationships with suppliers and customers, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* Oversee daily transport operations including route planning, delivery scheduling, departmental coordination, and ensuring accurate, on-time delivery in Darwin.
* Lead and develop the driver workforce through coaching, training, and performance management, maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and productivity.
* Ensure compliance and safety excellence by adhering to relevant legislation, maintaining detailed records, delivering HSE leadership, and supporting incident investigations.
* Drive stakeholder engagement and service quality by building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors while promptly addressing service issues.
* Elevate business performance by identifying and implementing process improvements, tracking KPIs like fleet utilization and customer satisfaction, and ensuring continuous development of both team and systems.
About you
* Experience in transport management, ideally within logistics or freight, with a deep understanding of routing, scheduling, fleet operations, and regulatory compliance.
* Proven leadership in managing driver teams, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance with Dangerous Goods legislation and workplace regulations.
* Strong business and systems acumen, including budgeting, cost-saving analysis, reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and transport management software.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, essential for engaging customers, suppliers, and delivering tailored training or presentations.
* Willingness and flexibility to travel to regional centres and experience in bulk fuel and dangerous goods transport, including loading/unloading operations.
Why IOR?
IOR is proudly different. We innovate and we deliver what our customers need. We are at the forefront of technology and data capability in our industry. We invest heavily in the communities in which we operate in regional and remote Australia.
* Unbeatable culture –where people really do enjoy coming to work;
* Staff and family discounts on fuel (obviously)
* We invest in our Drivers, with a dedicated Driver Trainer, ongoing support and setting you up for success, whichever route you want to take in your career.
* Training and development programs, alongside support, wellbeing and social activities
We provide an equal employment opportunity for all; we see the value in diversity and celebrate individuality. This looks like respectful conversations, and a safe workplace, where everyone thrives.
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