National Transport Operations Fleet Manager

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National Transport Operations Fleet Manager

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  • Date posted

    September 21, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 5, 2026

  • Location

    Sydney

  • Salary

    $135,000 - $165,000 /year

  • Career level

    Lead / Management

  • Qualification

    Degree in Logistics, Business, or Equivalent Experience

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Job Overview & Organization Mission

Linfox is hiring a National Fleet Manager at Eastern Creek to oversee linehaul fleet compliance, telematics, and heavy vehicle safety across Australia.

Linfox Transport is seeking an experienced National Fleet Manager to lead vehicle reliability, telematics tracking, and NHVR compliance for our national heavy fleet.

As a key member of the team at Linfox in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Position Quick Summary

  • Role Title: National Transport Operations Fleet Manager
  • Hiring Employer: Linfox
  • Primary Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Career Level: Lead / Management
  • Target Remuneration: AU$135,000 – AU$165,000 per year + 11.5% Superannuation

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

  • Manage compliance: Manage compliance and operational performance for a fleet of 500+ prime movers and trailers.
  • Monitor telematics: Monitor telematics data (Seeing Machines, MTData) to manage fatigue and driving behavior.
  • Enforce strict: Enforce strict National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Master CoR compliance.
  • Oversee fleet: Oversee fleet maintenance agreements, fuel burn optimization, and vehicle replacement schedules.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Linfox, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

  • Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Logistics, Business, or Equivalent Experience.
  • Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
  • 5+ years heavy transport fleet management experience in large road transport operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing transport telematics to drive safety outcomes.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Fleet Management Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Telematics Driver Safety Transport Scheduling Heavy Vehicles

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Linfox, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

  • Competitive Remuneration: AU$135,000 – AU$165,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
  • Competitive salary $135,000 – $165,000 + company car / allowance + super.
  • Work with cutting-edge heavy vehicle technologies (electric and Euro 6 prime movers).
  • Long-term career progression in a family-owned Australian giant.
  • Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
  • Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Linfox

Linfox is Asia-Pacific’s largest privately-owned logistics company, delivering supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing.

Linfox is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Linfox careers gateway.

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