Branch Manager – South Australia The Opportunity

A well-established national transport and logistics provider is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead a large-scale operation in South Australia. With a workforce of approximately 160 employees, this role offers full site accountability across operations, safety, and support functions.

The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of a major transport depot, ensuring a safe, compliant and commercially efficient operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing all core business functions including:

• Transport operations and scheduling
• Compliance (NHVAS, DG, WHS)
• Workshop and fleet maintenance
• Payroll and accounts oversight
• Workforce planning, recruitment and retention

You will play a key role in driving operational performance, optimising fleet utilisation, and maintaining high service standards across a diverse customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture across all site activities
• Ensure full compliance with relevant transport regulations, including fatigue, mass and dangerous goods
• Oversee workshop performance to maintain fleet reliability and presentation standards
• Manage site financials including payroll coordination and operational cost control
• Drive efficient scheduling and resource allocation to meet customer demand
• Build, lead and retain a high-performing team across operations and support functions
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers

About You

• Proven leadership experience within transport, logistics or a similar heavy industry environment
• Strong understanding of dangerous goods and/or food-grade bulk transport (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience managing large teams in a multi-functional depot environment
• Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks (NHVAS, WHS, fatigue management)
• Commercially astute with exposure to budgets, cost control or P&L responsibilities
• Highly organised with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Leadership role with full operational ownership
• Large, established and well-resourced site
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Competitive salary package aligned to experience

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