We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee the safe, cost-efficient, and high-performing delivery of ferrous and non-ferrous materials across multiple sites. The Transport Manager will be responsible for maximising returns, ensuring customer commitments are met, and driving operational excellence across the transport function.
As the Transport Manager, you will lead a diverse team, implement innovative transport strategies, and optimise fleet and carrier performance. This high-impact role combines operational oversight with strategic decision-making, offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference in efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities of the Transport Manager
Safety & Compliance
The Transport Manager ensures all transport operations comply with safety standards and regulations. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting audits, load restraint inspections, and hazard reporting
- Promoting a continuous safety culture to support zero-harm objectives
- Ensuring fleet and driver practices meet all regulatory and company standards
Transport Planning & Operations
The Transport Manager drives efficiency and reliability across daily operations:
- Develop and implement transport schedules, daily load plans, and resource allocation
- Manage driver hours, fatigue monitoring, manifests, and proof of delivery processes
- Lead transport operations across multiple sites to guarantee on-time deliveries
- Align transport strategies with S&OP and operational objectives
Carrier & Fleet Management
As Transport Manager, you will optimise fleet and supplier performance:
- Build and maintain relationships with transport providers, monitoring KPIs and service levels
- Contribute to transport sourcing strategies, contracts, and supplier negotiations
- Oversee fleet and asset maintenance to ensure operational and cost efficiencies
- Monitor fleet utilisation, downtime, and performance metrics
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
The Transport Manager drives efficiency through data and process optimisation:
- Identify and implement transport initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs
- Maintain and optimise transport systems, including Scrap Runner and other operational tools
- Monitor, report, and analyse KPIs such as freight costs, DIFOT, fleet utilisation, and error rates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
Customer Service & Stakeholder Management
The Transport Manager plays a key role in ensuring stakeholder satisfaction:
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and reliable transport services
- Respond to enquiries, resolve issues, and support operational improvements
- Partner with operations and trading teams to align transport strategies with business objectives
Training & Development
The Transport Manager is responsible for developing a capable, compliant team:
- Coach and mentor transport staff to improve capability and performance
- Conduct performance management discussions and implement professional development plans
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
Candidate Profile
The ideal Transport Manager will bring:
- 5+ years of experience in logistics management, ideally in transport planning environments
- Proven experience managing fleets, carriers, and multi-site operations
- Strong understanding of vehicle allocation, load configuration, and transport safety standards
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Commercially minded with a track record of implementing process improvements
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP, Waste Edge, or similar systems advantageous
Why This Opportunity
This is a high-impact Transport Manager role leading transport and logistics operations for a major recycling operation across NSW. You will:
- Drive operational excellence, fleet performance, and safety in a dynamic environment
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Enjoy career development opportunities in a collaborative, supportive workplace
- Make a measurable difference by leading transport operations that directly impact business outcomes
If you are a strategic, proactive Transport Manager ready to lead multi-site logistics operations, apply now or email your CV directly to one of our Consultants.
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We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee the safe, cost-efficient, and high-performing delivery of ferrous and non-ferrous materials across multiple sites. The Transport Manager will…
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Managing Director to lead a new, large-scale logistics operation in North Melbourne. This Managing Director role is high-impact, with responsibility for both commercial and operational leadership of a state-of-the-art distribution site spanning 80,000 m².
As the Managing Director, you will combine strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise, overseeing a diverse workforce of 40 white-collar professionals and 300–400 blue-collar staff during peak periods. You will be accountable for the successful launch and scaling of this new logistics facility, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and alignment with long-term growth plans in the region.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and results-driven Managing Director to make a tangible impact in a high-profile logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Managing Director will be responsible for driving operational and commercial success across the facility, including:
- Leading overall site operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and service excellence
- Developing and executing commercial strategies to achieve revenue, cost, and productivity targets
- Building and managing a high-performing team, fostering engagement, accountability, and operational excellence
- Overseeing site launch preparation, including staffing, processes, technology, and regulatory compliance
- Driving operational alignment with regional logistics operations and leveraging resources for startup support
- Reporting directly to the COO, providing strategic updates, insights, and recommendations
The Managing Director will act as the central point of leadership, ensuring all aspects of the operation run smoothly while maintaining focus on growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Candidate Profile
The ideal Managing Director will bring:
- Strong general management experience balancing commercial and operational expertise
- Proven track record in logistics, supply chain, or large-scale operations management
- Expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale workforce planning
- Experience leading startups, greenfield projects, or new site launches
- Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to operational excellence
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to drive performance, motivate teams, and deliver measurable results
This role is best suited to a Managing Director who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing logistics environment and is motivated by operational challenges and business growth opportunities.
Why Join?
This is a high-profile Managing Director opportunity offering the chance to lead a new, large-scale logistics facility in Melbourne. You will:
- Drive both commercial growth and operational excellence in a state-of-the-art distribution site
- Lead a diverse, high-performing workforce across multiple functions
- Shape the launch and scaling of a critical logistics operation with regional connectivity
- Work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment with strong long-term career potential
- Enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for personal and professional growth
The Managing Director role offers visibility, autonomy, and the ability to make a measurable difference in operations while contributing to long-term strategic success.
Interested? Apply now or email your CV directly to our Consultant for an opportunity to lead the next phase of this logistics operation in Australia!
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| Job Category | 3PL |
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Managing Director to lead a new, large-scale logistics operation in North Melbourne. This Managing Director role is high-impact, with responsibility for both …
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Business Development to lead the growth and expansion of the pharmaceutical cold-chain vertical in Singapore, a critical hub for life sciences, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region. This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market strategy for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology firms, distributors, and clinical trial service providers that require high-performance temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions, including ultracold (-70 °C) environments.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in accelerating revenue growth, strengthening long-term client partnerships, and positioning the business as a trusted, compliant, and sustainability-led provider of premium pharmaceutical cold-chain solutions. This role requires a strong blend of commercial acumen, strategic thinking, industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver complex, high-value solutions.
Head of Business Development – Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
You will define, own, and execute the business development strategy for the pharmaceutical cold-chain vertical, with a clear focus on priority market segments such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, clinical research organisations (CROs), and contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs). You will assess market dynamics and customer needs to identify high-potential growth opportunities, including new clients, service offerings, and potential geographic expansion within the region.
A core part of the role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with senior decision-makers across pharmaceutical, biotech, logistics, regulatory, and industry bodies, positioning the organisation as a partner of choice for mission-critical cold-chain requirements.
Business Growth & Client Acquisition
You will lead the full commercial lifecycle, from pipeline development and opportunity qualification through to contract negotiation, deal closure, and account expansion. This includes driving sustainable revenue growth, improving profitability, and increasing market share within the pharmaceutical cold-chain sector.
You will oversee key accounts to ensure seamless onboarding, high service levels, long-term retention, and the identification of upsell and cross-sell opportunities. The role also involves developing and managing budgets, setting commercial KPIs, tracking performance, and providing clear, data-driven reporting to senior leadership. You will guide the development of client proposals, presentations, and thought-leadership materials that clearly articulate value, compliance, reliability, and sustainability.
Solution Design & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working closely with operations, engineering, quality, and sustainability teams, you will help design and deliver tailored cold-chain solutions that meet stringent regulatory, quality, and risk-management requirements. You will translate complex client needs into operational and technical specifications, covering areas such as temperature monitoring, redundancy and backup systems, validation processes, and energy-efficient storage design.
A strong emphasis will be placed on embedding sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives into both proposals and ongoing service delivery, aligning client objectives with environmental performance and long-term resilience.
Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
You will continuously monitor developments in pharmaceutical cold-chain logistics, including regulatory changes, emerging technologies, evolving customer expectations, and competitor activity. You will develop market insights and business cases to support strategic investment and growth decisions. Acting as a senior ambassador for the business, you will represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and client forums.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years’ experience in business development, strategic sales, or key account management within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life-sciences logistics, or cold-chain infrastructure
- Demonstrated success in growing B2B revenue, building strategic partnerships, and managing complex, high-value deals
- Strong understanding of temperature-controlled logistics, including ultracold storage for biologics, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies
- Knowledge of GDP and GMP compliance standards is highly desirable
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities
- Commercially driven, analytical, and results-oriented, with a strong sustainability mindset
Why Consider This Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to lead the growth of a high-impact pharmaceutical cold-chain business in Singapore, working on premium, future-focused infrastructure solutions. The role offers high visibility, meaningful strategic influence, exposure to major global pharmaceutical and biotech clients, and competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives, alongside long-term career growth in a rapidly expanding sector.
Interested? Apply now or email your CV for an opportunity to lead the development of innovative cold-chain solutions in Singapore!
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| Job Category | 3PL, Cold Chain, Sales |
Strategic Head of Business Development role leading pharmaceutical cold-chain growth in Singapore. Drive revenue across biotech, vaccines, and clinical trials, delivering premium ultracold storage sol…
We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive project governance, reporting, and delivery across regional cold storage and logistics infrastructure projects. This PMO Lead position plays a critical role in ensuring complex, multi-country initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.
As a PMO Lead, you will establish best-practice governance frameworks, enable clear reporting, and support senior stakeholders with accurate insights across the full project lifecycle. This is an opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented PMO Lead to make a tangible impact across large-scale logistics and cold chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
As the PMO Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- Establishing and managing a robust PMO structure for regional infrastructure and logistics projects
- Developing and maintaining standardised governance processes, reporting templates, and communication frameworks
- Supporting project leads across multiple countries to ensure consistent project execution
- Coordinating with operations, finance, developers, design consultants, and contractors
- Monitoring project schedules, resources, risks, and budgets, with clear escalation and corrective action recommendations
- Preparing dashboards, reports, and executive-level documentation for senior leadership
- Ensuring project compliance with internal delivery standards, governance frameworks, and regional requirements
This PMO Lead role requires confidence working across multiple stakeholders and time zones, while maintaining clarity, structure, and accountability.
Skills & Experience Required
To succeed as a PMO Lead, you will bring:
- Strong proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI
- Experience producing project schedules, Gantt charts, trackers, and dashboards
- Hands-on experience using Monday.com or similar project management platforms
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different regions
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- A solid understanding of PMO best practices, governance frameworks, and performance metrics
An effective PMO Lead is someone who combines structure with flexibility and can translate complex project data into meaningful insights.
Qualifications
The ideal PMO Lead will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
- PMP certification (preferred)
- 5–8 years’ experience in project management or PMO roles
- Exposure to logistics, cold storage, consulting, or industrial infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects end-to-end, from planning through commissioning
Preferred Attributes
- Highly detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
- Comfortable working autonomously and managing competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
- Experience working on multi-country or regional infrastructure projects
- Cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate across borders
If you thrive in dynamic environments and bring clarity to complex project portfolios, we want to hear from you.
Why Join as a PMO Lead?
This opportunity offers the chance to lead high-impact regional infrastructure projects that directly support critical cold chain and logistics operations. You will work across multiple countries, engage with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping project delivery excellence across the region.
If you are an experienced PMO Lead looking to step into a role with visibility, influence, and long-term impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or email your CV for an opportunity to lead the development of innovative cold-chain solutions in Singapore!
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| Job Category | 3PL, Cold Chain, Supply Chain |
We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive project governance, reporting, and delivery across regional cold storage and logistics infrastructure projects. This PMO Lead position plays a critical …
We are seeking an experienced Engagement Director to lead complex supply chain and technology delivery programs. The Engagement Director will be responsible for ensuring that multi-workstream, high-impact programs are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. This senior leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, making it ideal for a delivery leader who thrives both at the executive and operational level.
As the Engagement Director, you will partner with cross-functional teams, including operations, technology, and commercial teams, while maintaining close collaboration with executive stakeholders. Your leadership will ensure that all initiatives not only achieve their objectives but also enhance long-term customer relationships and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
The Engagement Director will be accountable for the end-to-end success of major supply chain and technology implementation programs, including:
- Leading large-scale, complex supply chain and technology projects across multiple regions
- Owning project governance, delivery outcomes, and overall financial performance
- Managing scope, risk, resource allocation, and delivery timelines
- Acting as the senior point of contact for customer executives, ensuring exceptional engagement and trust
- Providing leadership across change management, delivery strategy, and organizational transformation
- Resolving complex issues in dynamic or evolving project environments
- Influencing internal teams to achieve strong commercial and customer outcomes
- Supporting account growth through strategic, trusted customer engagement
The Engagement Director ensures that every project is executed efficiently, with clear alignment to both business goals and customer expectations.
Skills & Experience Required
To succeed as an Engagement Director, you will bring:
- 10+ years’ experience leading complex software, technology, or supply chain programs
- Proven track record delivering large, multi-workstream initiatives on time and within budget
- Strong commercial acumen and financial management expertise
- Direct experience engaging with senior and executive stakeholders
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Experience implementing Agile delivery methodologies
- Ability to lead teams through organizational change and transformation
- Willingness to travel as required for regional program delivery
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, logistics, information systems, or a related discipline. MBA or postgraduate qualifications, and a project management certification (PMI or equivalent), are highly regarded.
Why Join?
This role offers the chance to lead meaningful, high-impact programs at the center of business operations. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, and the chance to work on complex supply chain and technology initiatives with tangible results.
Play a pivotal role in shaping delivery excellence, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, and strengthening long-term customer relationships. This is an ideal role for a strategic, results-oriented leader who wants to make a lasting impact across multiple regions.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you are a proactive, strategic Engagement Director with the experience to lead large-scale, high-impact programs, we would love to hear from you.
Interested? Apply now or email your CV directly to us.
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| Job Category | Consulting, IT & Digital |
Engagement Director role leading complex supply chain and technology programs. Drive delivery, customer engagement, and commercial success in a senior leadership position.
Are you ready to take your contracting expertise to the next level in one of Australia’s most vital industries?
Our client, a leading name in the Mining & Minerals sector, is seeking a Contracts Advisor to join their high-performing Procurement team in Townsville, Queensland. This is your opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where your skills will make a real impact on operational efficiency and long-term business success.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Be a key decision-maker – Play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships and optimizing contract performance to deliver best-value outcomes.
Collaborate with industry experts – Work closely with cross-functional teams across Maintenance, Operations, and Procurement to drive continuous improvement.
Shape business outcomes – Your analytical and negotiation skills will directly influence cost efficiency, quality, and contractor performance.
Growth and development – Gain exposure to end-to-end contract management, from tendering to compliance, with opportunities to develop your professional expertise in a major mining operation.
Supportive workplace – Join a company that values teamwork, professional integrity, and safety above all.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and service providers.
- Manage tender and quotation processes — from documentation and evaluation to negotiation and contract award.
- Monitor and report on contract performance, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate with multiple departments to meet operational and maintenance requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements for cost savings and service quality.
- Prepare presentations and reports to support management decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
- Qualifications in Contract Management or related discipline (preferred).
- Strong understanding of tendering and contracting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and JD Edwards (or similar systems).
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and negotiation skills.
- Experience in contract management within mining, refining, or heavy industry.
Australian PR or Citizenship required.
Why Join?
This is more than a contracts role — it’s an opportunity to contribute to the long-term success of a respected player in the mining sector. You’ll work with professionals who value initiative, collaboration, and excellence in every aspect of operations.
How to apply
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit your application and/or email your resume to tony@bconsult.io
Good to know
A Recruitment Pool may be established for future roles with similar focus capabilities. A file will be created for you on our database for future reference. This will be available to our team in order to facilitate any suitable future hiring initiatives. Therefore, you will also be added to our mailing list.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders. We also welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and those with disabilities.
Note:
- Please only apply if you fulfill the above criteria and is an Australia PR or Citizen.
- Due to time constraints, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. However, we welcome you to give us a call for feedback on your application at any time.
If this role aligns with your experience and sounds of interest, apply now.
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| Job Category | Mining & Minerals |
Are you ready to take your contracting expertise to the next level in one of Australia’s most vital industries? Our client, a leading name in the Mining & Minerals sector, is seeking a Contracts…

