Job Overview & Organization Mission

Direct Type 1 and Type 2 multi-combination road train operations, livestock animal welfare, and heavy linehaul depots across rural Queensland.

Lindsay Australia is looking for an experienced Livestock Transport Logistics Superintendent based in Toowoomba. In this leadership role, you will command regional linehaul fleet dispatch, road train movements across the Darling Downs and Western Queensland, driver welfare, and adherence to the Australian Animal Welfare Standards for the Transport of Livestock.

As a key member of the team at Lindsay Australia in Toowoomba, QLD, 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.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

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

• Direct scheduling: Direct scheduling of multi-deck livestock crates, B-doubles, and road trains hauling cattle and sheep to abattoirs and saleyards.
• Ensure strict: Ensure strict compliance with national animal welfare standards, rest-stop requirements, and low-stress stock handling.
• Manage heavy: Manage heavy vehicle fatigue management and NHVR Electronic Work Diary (EWD) compliance for linehaul drivers.
• Lead depot: Lead depot maintenance schedules, trailer crate washdown biosecurity, and effluent containment.
• Liaise directly: Liaise directly with pastoral cattle stations, feedlot managers, and meat processors.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

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

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Agribusiness, Logistics, or extensive Heavy Livestock Transport Management.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Extensive practical background (5+ years) managing livestock road transport or heavy rural fleet logistics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHVR heavy vehicle regulations, permit routes, and animal welfare codes.
• Strong communication skills with rural drivers, station owners, and meat processing executives.
• Current heavy vehicle driver’s licence (MC class preferred).

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

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

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

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

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$125,000 – AU$155,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Package $125,000 – $155,000 + company 4WD vehicle + super + annual bonus.
• Rewarding leadership role deeply embedded in Australia’s vital agricultural supply chain.
• Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and affordable housing of vibrant Toowoomba.
• 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: Lindsay Australia

Lindsay Australia is an ASX-listed integrated transport, logistics, and rural supply company serving the Australian agriculture sector.

Lindsay Australia 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 Lindsay Australia careers gateway.