Operations Manager (Roads) – Relocate to Geraldton with Newhaul!

Join Newhaul – Be Part of Something Big – Residential Geraldton based role

We’re a growing success story built on team thinking, simplicity, transparency, and making a real difference. We transport iron ore from the Mid-West to Geraldton Port with safety, efficiency and reliability every kilometre of the way.

Our ongoing success is due to the belief that we genuinely believe that teamwork makes the dream work and "there is no I in Team” and all the other cheesy cliches!

Looking for a lifestyle change? Geraldton has a sense of community with a beautiful coastline, an excellent outdoors lifestyle, vibrant cultural scene, sports and recreation with excellent infrastructure including hospitals and schools.

What’s on Offer

• Geraldton-based, Monday–Friday role – No FIFO, home every night!
• Competitive salary + incentive bonus – We reward you for your hard work and good work ethic
• Relocation support (housing + vehicle) if you’re not local
• Access to our Depot Wellness Hub and 5 weeks annual leave

Your Next Challenge

Lead the day-to-day operations of Newhaul’s Transport division. Working in close partnership with key stakeholders across the roads Division and beyond, this role plays a pivotal part in delivering operational excellence, achieving service and tonnage targets, and maintaining Newhaul’s strong commitment to safety and compliance.

• Recruit, lead, and develop Superintendents and Supervisors across multiple sites
• Set KPIs, conduct reviews, and foster a culture of accountability and improvement
• Ensure safety, compliance, and cost-effective movement from pit to port
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across labour, fuel, fleet, and loaders, while supporting digitisation and automation aligned with business goals.

About You

• An inspiring hands-on leader with a deep knowledge of road trains and be a seasoned transport and logistics professional understanding long-haul road transportation in bulk commodities
• Communicates with clarity and confidence and likes to “get in and amongst it”, who lives and breathes “all things transport”
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management
• Commercially savvy, results-driven, and passionate about innovation, digitisation, and automation

If you’re ready to make a strategic impact and lead with purpose, apply now – we look forward to hearing your story!

As an equal opportunity employer, Newhaul Road Logistics believes in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming and encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds.