At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate transport movements for Defence logistics operations.
- Company: Join Toll Group, a leader in logistics with a focus on Defence.
- Benefits: Industry-leading training, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a national impact while growing your skills in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in business analysis or logistics; valid truck licence required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
At Toll Group, we are proud to be expanding our Government and Defence portfolio through the Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract. We're looking for a skilled Transport Planner to help drive operational efficiency, service excellence, and continuous improvement across multiple Defence sites nationwide.
Why join us?
- Industry-leading training and career development.
- Supportive, inclusive teams with approachable leaders.
- Opportunities to grow across a global logistics network.
- A role where your insights have national impact.
How you'll make the right impact
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring our Defence logistics operations run efficiently and in line with contract expectations. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
- Plan, coordinate, and confirm transport movements, ensuring alignment with capacity and delivery windows.
- Use ERP/WMS and Transport Management Systems (TMS) to manage bookings, run sheets, and tracking.
- Monitor transport carrier performance and collaborate with internal teams to improve delivery reliability.
- Coordinate with warehouses to optimise loading, consolidation, and despatch activities.
- Support incident reporting, track and trace, and proof-of-delivery follow-ups in collaboration with customer service.
- Provide input to performance reports and assist with carrier utilisation analysis.
- Contribute to route optimisation, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives.
- Escalate service failures or customer-impacting issues to the Operations Manager and relevant operational leads.
What you'll bring
- 3-5 years’ experience in business analysis, reporting, or process improvement.
- Experience in supply chain, logistics, Defence contracts, or complex operations (preferred).
- Hold a valid Truck Licence (MR, HR, HC or MC Licence) as you will be requested to complete some deliveries when required by management.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related fields will be highly regarded, along with formal Business Analysis training or certification.
- Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Excel and data visualisation/reporting tools (Power BI, SQL).
- Understanding of ERP/WMS systems and their integration with operations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present analysis clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on problem solving.
Eligibility to make the grade
- Be an Australian Citizen.
- Hold a valid truck licence (MR, HR, HC or MC Licence).
- Provide a 5-year Traffic Report outlining your demerit points history.
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Defence Security Clearance (Baseline or higher).
- Be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including criminal history, medical, and other background assessments.
Next Steps
Ready to use your analytical skills to drive improvements that matter? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what motivates you to work with us via the "apply" link. At Toll Group, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you have similar skills and are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply anyway. To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com.
Transport Planner employer: Toll Group
At Toll Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a logistics provider; we are a community-focused employer that values collaboration and innovation. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering industry-leading training and diverse challenges that empower our employees to make impactful decisions. With a commitment to safety and excellence, we provide a dynamic environment where every team member can thrive while contributing to the vital services that keep our communities running.
