Depot Manager

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can drive operational excellence and make a positive impact on the team and community, apply today!

Depot Manager – Leadership Role in Transport Operations

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Depot Manager to oversee and lead all depot activities for our dynamic transport operations. This is a key leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and on-time departure of buses, managing depot staff, upholding high standards of safety and compliance, and driving continuous improvement. If you're an experienced manager with a strong background in transport operations and people leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead a high-performing depot team, ensuring alignment with company values and performance goals. Directly manage supervisors and administrators to meet operational targets.
• Depot Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities at the depot, ensuring buses depart safely and on time, while maintaining compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time running, reliability, and safety standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain depot compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards, conducting regular safety audits and implementing improvements to mitigate risk.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly review depot performance data (e.g., safety incidents, lateness, complaints) and implement corrective actions to meet contract KPIs.
• Industrial Relations & Workforce Engagement: Manage relationships with the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) and foster a collaborative, engaged workforce through effective communication, performance management, and staff recognition.
• Financial Management: Manage the depot’s profit and loss, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, particularly through efficient labour management and cost control.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, planning teams, contractors, suppliers, and community groups.

About You:

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, including managing performance, resolving complex people issues, and motivating staff to achieve operational goals.
• Transport Operations Expertise: Strong background in transport and logistics management, with the ability to ensure the efficient running of all depot activities.
• Problem Solver: Able to think on your feet, handle complex issues, and make critical decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: Sound understanding of industry regulations, including driver fatigue management and legislative compliance.
• Industrial Relations: Experience managing industrial relations and working collaboratively with unions to ensure smooth operations.
• Analytical & IT Skills: Competent in using Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence Software, and internal systems to track performance and manage depot operations.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in business, transport, or a related field (or substantial relevant experience).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Ability to negotiate and manage industrial relations effectively.
• Current medium rigid driver’s license (MR) and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a talented team in a high-impact role.
• Work in a supportive, dynamic environment where your contribution makes a difference.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with professional development opportunities.

Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!