Operations / Transport Assistant

5 hours ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Advanced Cranes and Rigging Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Be the People Power Behind the Lifting Power

Ready to take your operations career to new heights? At Advanced Cranes and Rigging, we're looking for a proactive, organised, and confident Operations / Transport Assistant who thrives in a hands-on, high-growth environment. If you're someone who knows how to keep projects, people, and resources moving seamlessly—and isn't afraid to step into the action—you might be the person we're looking for.

About Us

With over 20 years of experience, Advanced Cranes and Rigging is a leading provider of lifting solutions across Australia. We support Tier 1 government infrastructure and major private sector projects with a state-of-the-art fleet ranging from 3t to 800t. Our reputation is built on safety, reliability, and innovation—underpinned by ISO45001 accreditation and a team that lives our values of integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll work alongside skilled and motivated Operations team mates to assist with the management of people and assets of our company. Based in Ballarat (or Derrimut/Laverton) this full-time position is central to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of client projects across Victoria.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the coordination of the daily scheduling and allocation of trucks and drivers across worksites
  • Liaise with clients to confirm bookings, job details and any follow-up to ensure a high level of service delivery
  • Work closely with the Operations Manager on asset and people utilisation, maintenance planning and scheduling.
  • Assist with any urgent compliance, inductions, and operational record-keeping
  • Provide day-to-day operational support to supervisors and crews, ensuring effective communication across teams
  • Help identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction
  • Assist finance team with any follow-up documentation
What We're Looking For

We're after a confident, capable operations professional who understands the pace and demands of the crane, construction, or heavy-lifting environment.

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience in operations coordination, scheduling, logistics, or fleet management (transport industry experience highly regarded)
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Logical and effective problem-solving capability
  • High-level communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously to meet deadlines
  • A strong eye for detail and commitment to safety
What We Offer
  • A competitive remuneration package
  • A fast-growing, values-led business delivering nationally recognised projects
  • A hands-on role at the centre of operations with real-world challenges and career growth
  • A supportive, down-to-earth team culture that values initiative, trust, and accountability

Apply now and help drive the operational backbone of one of Australia's most trusted names in lifting and rigging.

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