Transport Manager

Lead our Queensland Transport Operation – Drive the success of our circular economy business.

In this hands-on role, you will use your strong operational background and the drive to step up and shape the role, helping lead positive changes across our QLD transport operations.

You'll work closely with our drivers, contractors, and support teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transport outcomes. The role combines strategic thinking with practical involvement — improving networks and performance while staying connected to day-to-day operations.

This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building strong teams, and using data and insight to make operations better every day.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Help build and strengthen a culture of safety and compliance across Chain of Responsibility and Heavy Vehicle Law
• Support the optimisation of routes, assets, and network performance using IVMS, GPS, and transport systems
• Assist in managing fleet performance, maintenance planning, bin utilisation, and asset replacement
• Monitor and improve key transport KPIs including on-time delivery, cost per tonne/km, and safety outcomes
• Support effective cost control and budget management
• Champion Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards within the team
• Build strong working relationships with contractors and ensure contractual expectations are met
• Use operational data and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to a team culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement

About You

We're looking for someone with solid experience in transport or logistics who is ready to step up and make the role their own.

You may already have leadership exposure, or you might be a strong transport professional looking for the opportunity to grow into a broader leadership position. What matters most is your drive to improve operations, support people, and bring fresh thinking.

• Experience in transport, logistics, or fleet operations
• Understanding of Chain of Responsibility and heavy vehicle compliance
• Exposure to transport KPIs, fleet performance, or operational reporting
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage costs effectively
• Comfortable using IVMS/GPS systems and transport data
• Strong communication skills and the ability to bring people together
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive improvement

If you're ready to step up, shape a role, and help drive the next phase of our transport operations, we'd love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary, tools of trade, and a bonus scheme are on offer.
• Excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, where you will be supported to build your leadership and management capability.

Interested?

Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications Close

29 April 2026, 11:25pm

Why Sims?

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
• Parental Leave: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
• Novated Lease: Enjoy tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being.
• Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.