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Careers at Linfox

Transport Coordinator

  • 764028
  • Cairns - QLD - Australia, QLD
  • Full time
  • Closing on: 6 Nov 2026
Here at Linfox, you’ll join a company that’s focused on evolving the supply chains of today to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned logistics providers, proudly delivering the essentials that communities and industries rely on every day. And we’re building a safer, secure, efficient and more sustainable future for our industry, one that’s powered by people, technology and smarter ways of working. At Linfox, together anything’s possible.
 
What does the job look like?
 
Linfox’s Intermodal business unit currently have a unique opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team located in Cairns QLD. 
As a Transport Coordinator, you’ll work within a close-knit team and play an important role in executing daily transport operatons across customer pickups and deliveries, driver schedules, route optimisation, customer requirements and safety initiatives. With exposure across a broad range of transport operations, this role is a great opportunity to build your operational capability and continue progressing your career with Linfox

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, Monday to Friday, working 7:00am – 3:00pm. Key areas: 

  • Allocate daily prime mover movements across produce and container deliveries, ensuring freight reaches customers safely and efficiently
  • Plan and optimise delivery routes based on freight arriving via rail, balancing fleet utilisation, driver availability and operational requirements
  • Coordinate delivery schedules around customer requirements and DIFOT performance, proactively managing changes throughout the day
  • Communicate closely with drivers, customers and operational stakeholders to resolve challenges and maintain strong service outcomes
  • Champion safety & compliance performance, including driver fatigue management, daily compliance requirements and operational KPIs
  • Monitor operational data and identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency, reduce costs and support continuous improvement

Are you the one?

You’ll be someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy transport operation and is ready to broaden your experience and take the next step in your career. You’ll be organised, comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment and confident building relationships with drivers and customers. You can demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in an Operational role within the Transport/Logistics industry 
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing operational requirements
  • A strong safety mindset, with knowledge of fatigue management, Chain of Responsibility and transport compliance highly regarded
  • Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders
  • A customer-focused approach with an understanding of the importance of delivering freight safely, efficiently and on time
  • Confidence using transport systems, operational data and Microsoft Excel to support planning and decision-making

At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

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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