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.