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General Manager - Linehaul

  • 514669
  • Melbourne - North, VIC
  • Full Time
  • Closing on: 17 May 2026
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  • Lead site operation, safety, and team performance in a global organisation
  • Full P&L accountability, revenue growth responsibility & drive operations efficiency
  • Key member of the Australian Leadership Team

As General Manager – Linehaul, you will hold end‑to‑end accountability for the strategic, operational, safety and financial performance of Visy’s national linehaul operations. With a strong growth mindset, you will lead and develop a high‑performing, geographically dispersed team, embed a safety‑first culture, and drive operational excellence through standardisation, continuous improvement and disciplined execution.

Reporting directly to the Country Manager – Australia, this role is critical to delivering Visy Logistics’ safety, service, and profitability objectives. You will play a key leadership role in the expansion and optimisation of the national linehaul network, leading growth across additional Australian states and supporting the scale‑up of capability, infrastructure and fleet. Partnering closely with corporate stakeholders, you will enhance network performance, fleet utilisation, compliance and customer outcomes as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the national Linehaul strategy, ensuring alignment with Visy Logistics’ commercial and operational priorities.
  • Own full P&L accountability, delivering sustainable financial performance through revenue growth, disciplined cost control, forecasting and investment decisions.
  • Drive the growth, optimisation and scalability of linehaul operations across Australia, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver high‑quality service outcomes that meet customer expectations and reflect Visy’s values.
  • Lead and develop site and regional leadership teams, building a high‑performance, engaged workforce.
  • Lead transformation initiatives, including technology enablement and national alignment of systems and processes. 

What you will bring:

  • Extensive experience leading national transport, logistics or linehaul operations.
  • Proven success in a senior leadership or General Manager role with full P&L accountability.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑site teams and scale operations nationally.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance, with experience embedding effective safety systems and culture.
  • A continuous improvement and transformation mindset, with experience driving operational excellence at scale.
  • An inclusive and empowering leadership style that builds capability and drives performance.
  • An inclusive, empowering leadership style that builds capability and drives high performance.

What You Will Love:

  • Exposure to C-suite level.
  • Eligible for Bonus Plan Incentives.
  • Executive development programs and leadership training.
  • Networking opportunities with senior stakeholders globally.
  • Clear succession pathways into higher executive roles

Why 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. As one of the fastest growing third party logistics companies in Australia, we offer 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 and the communities in which we operate.

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.

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