Drive the Future of Freight! Join Visy’s Fast-Paced Freight Hub team in Essendon!

• Enjoy working in a well-equipped, contemporary office in Essendon Fields
• Permanent, full-time role with great hours to promote work-life balance 
• Grow your career with career advancement and development opportunities

Reporting to the National Freight Hub Manager, as a Freight Allocator you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of third-party transport carriers. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as operations managers, procurement, compliance, & planning, you’ll ensure deliveries and pick-ups are execute safely, efficiently and on time.

This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-centric problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys optimising freight operations.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate freight movements across Visy locations and external customer sites.
• Work with fleet controllers to maximise asset utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Use strong analytical skills to plan, schedule and optimise resource allocation.
• Communicate proactively with customers and carriers, providing updates on progress or delays.
• Manage multiple priorities and resolve problems as they come up.
• Build strong relationships with carriers, customers, and internal teams to secure cost-effective transport solutions.
• Promote teamwork to consolidate loads and improve operational efficiency. 

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in transport allocation or a customer-focused role in logistics
• Solid understanding of NHVR and Chain of Responsibility regulations including fatigue, load planning, mass management)
• Proficiency in transport management systems and strong grasp on operational logistics
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a strategic approach to resource planning
• A flexible and resilient mindset, with the ability to remain composed and productive in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Work life Balance: Enjoy great hours & the opportunity to work from home to help you balance your professional & personal life.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.
• Stability & Innovation: Work with a proudly Australian-owned business that combines decades of industry leadership with a forward-thinking mindset.

About Visy?

At Visy Logistics, we don’t just move freight – we move industries forward. As part of one of Australia’s most sustainable and innovative businesses, we provide our people with the stability of a major employer and the opportunity to make a real impact every day. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently. Join a team that delivers reliable, safe and efficient transport solutions – backed by a national network and a strong commitment to our customers, communities and the planet. 

Ready to hit the road with us? Apply now and start your journey toward a fulfilling career!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.