Opportunities

This role is not just about running a high‑performing operation it is about growing a state, expanding capability and owning the commercial result.

• 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 | Park Ridge Location

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced State Manager to lead our QLD Metro Division. This role is critical in driving safety, service performance and commercial results across QLD. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations while also taking accountability of state financial performance, including budget management, cost control, and ensuring profitability across the metro transport & warehouse multisite portfolio.

This position will suit a focused and commercially astute leader with a growth mindset and the ability to influence strategy through proactive relationship management. Through strong leadership and the setting of clear, high‑performance standards, you will own the state outcome, driving accountability, revenue growth, operational results and constructive, performance‑led people management.

What you will do:

• Full accountability and ownership of the state P&L, delivering sustainable financial performance through revenue growth, disciplined cost control, forecasting and investment decisions.
• Improving fleet utilisation, planning efficiency and day‑to‑day service performance.
• Forecasting volumes, managing labour allocation, and ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Ensuring all operations comply with QLD CoR, fatigue, load restraint and safety requirements.
• Leading and developing frontline leaders, drivers and operational teams building a high‑performance, engaged workforce.
• Building strong customer relationships and ensuring service delivery excellence.
• Partnering with national leadership to support tenders, major initiatives and divisional growth plans.

 What You Will Bring:

• Extensive experience in logistics, transport & warehouse leadership at a senior level.
• Solid financial acumen experienced in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management and commercial decision‑making.
• A proven growth mindset with experience scaling state‑based operations.
• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and win new business.
• The ability to balance growth ambitions with safety, compliance and service excellence.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams.

What You Will Love:

• Purchase leave options for extra flexibility 
• 8 additional lifestyle leave days on top of your annual leave
• Retail discounts RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers
• Work within a market‑leading logistics business with strong national capability
• Be part of a division experiencing significant growth and investment

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. 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.