Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the opportunity
As Transport Manager – Victoria, you will lead all transport operations across both Metropolitan and Regional Victoria, driving efficiency, safety, and service excellence across our growing network. Reporting directly to the General Manager – Southern Operations and as a key member of the Network Operations Southern Region Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our transport operations.
Overseeing a large, diverse team responsible for the day-to-day management of trucks and vans, you will ensure service delivery standards and compliance obligations are consistently met. You will lead strategic reviews and implement initiatives to enhance network effectiveness, optimise vehicle utilisation, and build driver capability.
With a strong focus on innovation, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, delivering high-quality, end-to-end solutions that meet customer needs while maintaining cost efficiency and profitability in the face of increasing product volumes. This is a pivotal opportunity to make a significant impact on one of Australia’s most trusted and iconic networks.
What you’ll deliver with us
In this senior leadership role, you’ll be at the forefront of driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation across Victoria’s transport network. You will lead a large and diverse team, optimise end-to-end operations, and ensure our customers receive the reliable service they expect from Australia Post. With a focus on strategic initiatives, compliance, and cost efficiency, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our transport operations while fostering a strong safety and customer-first culture.
You will:
- Lead and manage all day-to-day transport operations across Victoria, ensuring safety, service, and compliance standards are consistently met.
- Drive strategic initiatives to improve network performance, optimise vehicle utilisation, and enhance driver capability.
- Collaborate across the network to deliver integrated, end-to-end operational solutions.
- Manage budgets effectively, identifying cost savings and network improvements in line with corporate goals.
- Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing, and customer-centricity across all teams.
- Lead, develop, and support your team to deliver high performance, continuous improvement, and career growth.
About you
You’re a proven logistics leader with extensive operational experience and a passion for driving high performance, safety, and cultural change. You excel at building strong relationships, influencing across all levels, and delivering results in complex and fast-paced environments. Your deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and commitment to customer service will see you succeed in this pivotal leadership role.
You will bring:
- 5+ years’ senior logistics leadership experience in large-scale operations.
- Strong track record in leading change, driving safety, and engaging diverse teams.
- Deep knowledge of logistics best practice, market trends, and compliance standards.
- Experience influencing leaders, managing remote teams, and resolving IR matters.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and optimise performance.
How we’ll deliver for you
- Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, with people of all ages, genders and walks of life
- We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
- Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose
We're delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on [email protected]
