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Transport and Admin Manager

CompanyAustralian Country Choice
LocationAustralia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
Australian Country Choice is dedicated to the best-practice supply of high-quality meat products to domestic and export markets. Our operations encompass everything from cattle breeding, backgrounding and lot feeding to beef primary processing and multi-specie further processing, value adding, retail packing and distribution. ACC operates an ethical and sustainable business in partnership with our producers, suppliers and customers, achieving industry best practice in environmental sustainability, animal welfare, beef production, meat processing, beef and lamb value-adding, employee safety and wellbeing, and customer satisfaction. ACC Group not only specialises in producing short-fed, grain-finished cattle and beef, our supply chain now includes high-quality long-fed cattle, such as Wagyu and Black Angus, to further service the demands of customers in the premium highly marbled beef market. Our state of the art processing facility offers a range of beef primary processing, multi-species further processing and retail-ready toll manufacturing services. Our purpose-built facility employs industry-leading practices and can accommodate most packaging and storage requirements. With more than 50 years of experience in beef and cattle production, we know how to meet manufacturing needs on time and to specifications.
About the Role

Australian Country Choice is one of Australia's largest family-owned integrated beef supply chain companies, from cattle production through to processing and distribution. Our Cannon Hill site plays a key role in delivering high-quality beef products, supported by people who value belief, energy, responsibility, integrity, grit, humility and team.

We are currently seeking an experienced Transport and Admin Manager to lead domestic and export transport scheduling, customer service, shipment administration and small team. You will ensure trucks and containers are booked, loaded correctly and dispatched on time, while keeping customers informed before they need to ask.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who understands transport operations, builds strong customer relationships and treats every booked timeslot as a promise.

Responsibilities

  • Own scheduling and slot performance for domestic trucks and export containers.
  • Act as the main transport, booking and load-status contact for key customers and export stakeholders.
  • Communicate early when loads, orders or timeslots are at risk and drive issues through to resolution.
  • Work closely with cold store operations to align stock, labour, picking, loading capacity, docks and equipment.
  • Manage container bookings, cut-offs, shipping documentation and regulatory requirements.
  • Review transporter performance, logistics costs, DIFOT, slot adherence and claims data.
  • Lead, coach and develop six direct reports, setting clear service and accountability standards.
  • Support HACCP, BSM, biosecurity, safety, animal welfare, environmental and audit requirements.
  • Identify practical improvements to service, efficiency, quality, safety and waste reduction.

 

Requirements

  • At least five years’ experience in transport, logistics or distribution operations.
  • People-leadership experience in a customer-facing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of domestic road freight, container exports, shipping documentation, bookings and slotting.
  • Working knowledge of Australian export compliance for perishable goods.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
  • The ability to interpret operational data, make sound decisions and improve processes.
  • A calm, accountable and hands-on approach in a fast-paced operation.
  • Desirable: food, perishables or cold-chain experience; experience managing contracted transporters; relevant logistics or supply-chain qualifications; and exposure to WMS and TMS platforms.

 

What do we offer?

  • Discounted Beef Sales and Uniform
  • Short Term Incentive Bonus
  • Onsite Parking 
  • Onsite Health & Physio centre
  • Opportunity to shape the service customers receive, improve transport performance and build a capable, accountable logistics team

 

Apply now If you are a customer-focused transport leader who can connect operational detail with dependable service, we would like to hear from you.

Submit your application, including your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Australian Country Choice is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

 

Key Skills
Transport schedulingLogistics managementCustomer serviceShipment administrationTeam leadershipExport complianceStakeholder managementNegotiationData analysisCold-chain operationsInventory managementSafety complianceHACCPBiosecurityWMSTMS
Categories
LogisticsTransportationManagement & LeadershipManufacturingFood & Beverage
Benefits
Discounted Beef SalesUniformShort Term Incentive BonusOnsite ParkingOnsite Health & Physio centre
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Transport and Admin Manager will lead domestic and export transport scheduling, shipment administration, and a small team to ensure efficient dispatch and customer satisfaction. They will also manage container bookings, monitor transporter performance, and collaborate with cold store operations to align stock and loading capacity.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
331
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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