Senior Linehaul Transport Operations Manager
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23 days left
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Date posted
September 21, 2026
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Closing date
November 5, 2026
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$150,000 - $180,000 /year
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Career level
Lead / Management
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Qualification
Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or substantial road freight leadership
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Job Overview & Organization Mission
Direct national linehaul freight movements, B-Double truck dispatch, and driver fatigue compliance across major interstate freight corridors at Toll.
Toll Group is seeking an experienced Senior Linehaul Transport Operations Manager to lead interstate linehaul movements based at our Eastern Creek logistics hub in Western Sydney. You will manage national linehaul freight movements connecting Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, overseeing company driver teams, prime contractor fleets, schedule reliability, and uncompromising Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) compliance.
As a key member of the team at Toll Group 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: Senior Linehaul Transport Operations Manager
- Hiring Employer: Toll Group
- Primary Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Career Level: Management / Lead
- Target Remuneration: AU$150,000 – AU$180,000 per year + 11.5% Superannuation
Key Duties & Core Responsibilities
In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:
- Direct 24/7: Direct 24/7 interstate linehaul dispatch operations connecting major national transport hubs.
- Ensure total: Ensure total compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), driver fatigue laws (Basic Fatigue Management), and mass/dimension limits.
- Optimize trailer: Optimize trailer cubic fill rates, linehaul transit times, and freight lane profitability.
- Manage contractor: Manage contractor towing agreements, freight rate negotiations, and transport carrier scorecards.
- Lead safety: Lead safety investigations into road transport incidents, enforce GPS speed telematics, and conduct drug/alcohol screening.
Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience
To be successful in this position at Toll Group, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:
- Mandatory Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or substantial road freight leadership.
- Relevant Experience: Minimum 7+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
- 7+ years in road freight transport management with demonstrated experience in interstate linehaul logistics.
- Deep comprehension of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and NHVR regulations.
- Proven leadership managing large operational driver teams and third-party transport operators.
- Strong commercial acumen, problem-solving under pressure, and communication skills.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies
The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:
Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits
At Toll Group, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:
- Competitive Remuneration: AU$150,000 – AU$180,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
- Competitive salary ($150,000 – $180,000) + performance bonus + company vehicle allowance.
- Modern Eastern Creek logistics facility with onsite parking and career development programs.
- Extensive career progression across Toll Group’s global multi-modal supply chain network.
- 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: Toll Group
Toll Group is an Asian-Pacific transportation and logistics leader, moving freight across road, rail, sea, and air.
Toll Group 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 Toll Group careers gateway.
