Transport Manager at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Operations, Logistics Management, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Management, Cost Analysis, Freight Management System (FMS), Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Fleet Operations, cGMP, TGA, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), KPI Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Problem-Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Permanent Full-Time - 76.00 hours per fortnight Salary ranging between $110-120K + Super + On call + Option of salary packaging Located at Perth Processing Centre, WA(with hybrid work model) Discover life-giving possibilities Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood. About the role We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Transport Manager to handle & oversee our operations in a highly regulated transport network that supports our donor centres, processing facilities, and approved health providers. You’ll lead transport operations end-to-end—ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely movement of blood, biological products, consumables, and essential materials. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll balance operational excellence with continuous improvement, always keeping patient outcomes at the centre. Day to day in the role would look like: Ensuring safe, compliant, and timely delivery of blood, biological products & consumables in accordance with regulatory and vehicle management policy requirement Manage transport budgets, analyse costs, and identify efficiency opportunities Own transport performance across SA, WA, and NT, acting as the key escalation point Take ownership of the Freight Management System (FMS), supporting users, ensuring data integrity, reconciling invoices, and troubleshooting any issues Build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and healthcare partners and ensuring all transport service levels are met in timely manner with a focus on reliability and customer experience Oversee fleet operations in line with regulatory and organisational requirements (cGMP, TGA, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR)) Monitor and report on transport KPIs and contractual performance Drive continuous improvement through data, insights, and technology Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for: Minimum 5+ years’ experience in transport and logistics, with hands-on involvement in managing transport operations & delivery networks Strong knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and regulated transport environments Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting and cost control Experience with freight management systems would be highly advantageous A natural collaborator with experience in managing stakeholders, suppliers, and service agreements Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment This is a permanent, full-time opportunity (Monday to Friday) with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum three days in the office). Due to the nature of the role, participation in an on-call roster is required approximately once every four weeks. Benefits and Wellbeing We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people. In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following: Ability to purchase additional annual leave Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone Plus, many more! Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au. If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.

Responsibilities

The Transport Manager will lead end-to-end transport operations, ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely movement of blood, biological products, consumables, and essential materials across SA, WA, and NT. This includes managing transport budgets, overseeing the Freight Management System, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis.