Group Manager

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible.

Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia's biggest companies.

Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence.

Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency.

Create a career to be proud of.

Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

About The Role We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Consumer and Healthcare Group as Group Manager Network Transport, leading our consolidated national transport operations and shaping the future of a business with substantial revenue and growth potential.

Based in either Sydney or Melbourne, this is a newly elevated senior leadership role reporting to the President, Consumer and Healthcare Group.

You will provide strategic direction, operational excellence, and inspirational leadership to a team of 200+ employees and contractors, supported by a strong state leadership group.

Your remit spans national primary and secondary freight services for blue-chip and market-leading customers.

You will ensure safety, compliance, and customer service while driving optimisation, technology adoption (including Blue Yonder transport management system), and continuous improvement.

With three direct reports and indirect commercial oversight, you'll lead a capable team ready for the next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the Network Transport strategy, unlocking growth with existing and new customers.

Lead, mentor, and empower a national team, building a high-performance culture grounded in integrity and trust.

Drive customer engagement and deliver service levels that meet or exceed expectations.

Ensure safety and compliance with Chain of Responsibility and the Linfox Way Code of Conduct.

Implement operational optimisation, technology initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Deliver financial performance in line with budgets and create measurable, sustainable outcomes.

Identify and convert business development opportunities, working collaboratively across the business.

About You You are an accomplished transport leader with deep operational expertise and proven success leading large teams.

You thrive on complexity, build high-performing cultures, and bring commercial acumen alongside the energy and drive to shape a growing function.

You can demonstrate: Senior leadership within transport or logistics.

Proven ability to manage large-scale operations, people, customers, contracts, and financials.

Strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.

A track record of driving optimisation and embedding technology to deliver results.

Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in logistics or business management (desirable).

What's in it for me?12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees Career development opportunities and mentoring programs Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact Why Linfox?You will join a business with significant growth and optimisation potential with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most recognised logistics brands.

At Linfox, we live by our values of Loyalty, Integrity, Fairness and Trust and together, anything is possible.

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply..

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.

Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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