Regional Transport Manager
Lead our NSW, VIC and NZ Transport Operation – Drive the success of our circular economy business.
We are looking for a Regional Transport Manager to lead and optimize our transport operations. In this role, you will ensure our regional logistics are safe, compliant, and cost-effective while staying aligned with our national business objectives.
You will be responsible for regional performance, managing fleet and contractor configurations, and overseeing domestic movements. A key part of your role involves elevating our leadership capability – supporting our Transport Managers so they can focus on operational excellence while you ensure regional decisions align with our broader company strategy.
Responsibilities
* Lead all domestic transport activities and internal material movements while coaching teams to build leadership depth and succession
* Translate national enterprise transport strategies into effective operations and decision‐making.
* Manage the regional fleet configuration and asset utilisation to ensure optimal asset utilisation and performance.
* Collaborate with Regional Operations and Trading Managers to improve intake performance, service reliability, and margin optimisation.
* Oversee contractor performance, rate discipline and compliance adherence in line with enterprise standards.
* Own the regional freight budget, monitoring spends and implementing cost‐management initiative to meet financial targets.
* Establish and track KPIs for service levels, asset utilisation, and operational efficiency to drive continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate
* Over 8 years of experience in transport, mining, ports, or large-scale supply chain, with a deep understanding of heavy industry logistics.
* Proven ability to lead multi‐site teams, focusing on coaching, capability development, and building long‐term succession depth.
* Demonstrated expertise in managing fleet configurations and contractor portfolios to maximise asset utilisation and efficiency.
* Experience managing significant freight and spend and influencing P&L performance through rigorous cost management and budget discipline.
* A track record of leading effectively within complex regulated frameworks, ensuring all operations remain safe and compliant.
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Logistics, or a related field, combined with the ability to balance commercial goals with operational excellence.
In Return
* A competitive salary and a bonus scheme are on offer.
* Excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, where you will be supported to build your leadership and management capability.
At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy.
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