Job Category: Operations,Transport & Logistics
Company Description
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 everyday when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.
Job Description
About the Role
Strait Link Logistics connects Tasmania to the mainland through an integrated blue-water and landside supply chain.
We're now looking for a strong operational leader to take ownership of our Southern Tasmania transport operations
This is not a desk job.
This is hands-on operational leadership in one of Tasmania's most critical freight corridors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead daily transport operations across the region
* Drive DIFOT 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
Desired Skills and Experience
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 transport or fleet operations
* Strong knowledge of HVNL, CoR and fatigue management
* A track record of improving service reliability and operational KPIs
* Financial and commercial acumen
* 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.
If you're ready to lead from the front and build a high-performing regional transport function, we want to hear from you.
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