Transport Administrator

Job ID
59911
Location
560 Reservoir Road, Prospect, New South Wales 2148, Australia
Job Category
Administrative
Locations
Prospect
Job Schedule
Full Time
Job Shift
Shift Start Hours
08:00 AM
Shift End Hours
05:00 PM
Workdays
Monday - Friday
Work Place
On-site
Travel Required
N
Travel Frequency
Other Hiring Locations
Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager of Operations to lead our facility in Spearwood, Western Australia. This is a senior leadership role with full operational and financial accountability, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex, fast-paced logistics environment.

What you’ll Do

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Administrator based at our Prospect Site. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in supporting day-to-day transport operations by ensuring accurate data management, coordinating freight movements, and delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilites:

  • Provide administrative support across daily transport operations 

  • Prepare and manage transport documentation, including manifests, delivery dockets, and consignment notes 

  • Accurately enter and maintain freight, transport, and customer data 

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external transport providers to ensure timely delivery outcomes 

  • Monitor transport activities and escalate delays or discrepancies 

  • Assist with customer and internal queries relating to transport movements 

  • Support compliance with transport regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements 

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy 

  • Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to company policies

What Experience and Education You Need.

You’re a proactive and detail-focused administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly. You’re comfortable working in a busy operational setting and can manage competing priorities with ease.

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain administration
  • Familiarity with systems such as TMS, WMS, or ERP platforms
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A problem-solving mindset and customer-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience in cold chain, FMCG, or temperature-controlled logistics
  • Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility or transport compliance requirements
  • Relevant qualification in logistics, transport, or business administration

What We Offer

At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

  • The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
  • A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
  • A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
  • A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
  • Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
  • Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
  • Novated leasing options
  • Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments

 

Apply now and help shape the future of temperature-controlled supply chains with Americold.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).