Team Global Express is seeking experienced Transport Operations Coordinators in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. This role is a hands‑on operational position, acting as the key link between Defence stakeholders, internal teams, and transport partners.
You’ll manage day‑to‑day Defence shipments, monitor performance against SLAs, ensure compliance with government and security requirements, and proactively resolve at‑risk deliveries. The role also supports reporting, audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic Defence projects.
Please note this role requires candidates to hold a Baseline security clearance or be willing to obtain one.
What You'll Do:
Coordinate day‑to‑day transport operations for Defence shipments, including scheduling, tracking, and issue resolution
Ensure full compliance with Defence security protocols, SLAs, contractual terms, and Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
Act as the operational point of contact between Toll, Defence stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams
Proactively monitor and recover at‑risk shipments to minimise service failures and revenue leakage
Maintain accurate operational, incident, and compliance documentation and support audits as required
Prepare and deliver performance reporting, including KPIs, delivery metrics, and incident analysis
Support forecasting, resource planning, and continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis
Contribute to strategic Defence transport initiatives, contract delivery, and joint bids through operational input and feasibility assessment
What You'll Bring:
3–5 years’ experience in transport coordination or operations
Exposure to Defence or government contracts (highly regarded)
Strong stakeholder management and operational problem‑solving skills
Experience with secure freight, subcontractors, and TMS platforms
Why join TGE?
Work on a nationally significant Defence contract within a collaborative, fast‑paced logistics environment with clear operational impact.
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.
Why TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.
Other things to note
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TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.
