Transport and Admin Manager

Australian Country Choice is one of Australia's largest family-owned integrated beef supply chain companies, from cattle production through to processing and distribution. Our Cannon Hill site plays a key role in delivering high-quality beef products, supported by people who value belief, energy, responsibility, integrity, grit, humility and team.

We are currently seeking an experienced Transport and Admin Manager to lead domestic and export transport scheduling, customer service, shipment administration and small team. You will ensure trucks and containers are booked, loaded correctly and dispatched on time, while keeping customers informed before they need to ask.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who understands transport operations, builds strong customer relationships and treats every booked timeslot as a promise.

Responsibilities

• Own scheduling and slot performance for domestic trucks and export containers.
• Act as the main transport, booking and load-status contact for key customers and export stakeholders.
• Communicate early when loads, orders or timeslots are at risk and drive issues through to resolution.
• Work closely with cold store operations to align stock, labour, picking, loading capacity, docks and equipment.
• Manage container bookings, cut-offs, shipping documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Review transporter performance, logistics costs, DIFOT, slot adherence and claims data.
• Lead, coach and develop six direct reports, setting clear service and accountability standards.
• Support HACCP, BSM, biosecurity, safety, animal welfare, environmental and audit requirements.
• Identify practical improvements to service, efficiency, quality, safety and waste reduction.

Requirements

• At least five years’ experience in transport, logistics or distribution operations.
• People-leadership experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of domestic road freight, container exports, shipping documentation, bookings and slotting.
• Working knowledge of Australian export compliance for perishable goods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to interpret operational data, make sound decisions and improve processes.
• A calm, accountable and hands-on approach in a fast-paced operation.
• Desirable: food, perishables or cold-chain experience; experience managing contracted transporters; relevant logistics or supply-chain qualifications; and exposure to WMS and TMS platforms.

What do we offer?

• Discounted Beef Sales and Uniform
• Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Onsite Parking 
• Onsite Health & Physio centre
• Opportunity to shape the service customers receive, improve transport performance and build a capable, accountable logistics team

Apply now If you are a customer-focused transport leader who can connect operational detail with dependable service, we would like to hear from you.

Submit your application, including your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Australian Country Choice is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.