Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced State Manager (Landside) to join our team, based in Yennora NSW. In this role, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership to deliver our Landside Logistics strategy, drive strong financial performance, strengthen customer partnerships, and champion a safety-first culture.
Additionally, you will be responsible for the overall performance of Landside Logistics operations across New South Wales, leading a high-performing team while ensuring accountability for safety, operational excellence, customer service and financial outcomes. Working closely with national leaders, you will help deliver consistent service, drive continuous improvement and support broader business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Landside Logistics operations across New South Wales, delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused services
Provide strategic and operational leadership to deliver the Landside Logistics strategy and achieve state and national objectives
Build and maintain a high-performing team culture focused on safety, people development, financial performance and continuous improvement
Drive accountability for operational and commercial performance through KPI management and collaboration with national leaders
Coach and develop operational leaders while driving business improvement, operational capability and customer satisfaction
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
- Senior management experience in container logistics sector, with a proven track record of driving growth and profitability
- Experience leading commercial operations, IT systems, and medium-to-large scale projects
- Strong commercial acumen with a history of achieving sustained business performance and outcomes
- Expertise in analysing data and trends to develop and implement strategies that optimise operations
- Proven ability to lead transformational change, drive innovation, and improve processes
- Highly self-motivated leader, committed to company growth and achieving strategic objectives
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About Us
Silk Contract Logistics is one of Australia’s leading national logistics providers, delivering innovative and customer-focused supply chain solutions. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, operational excellence, and fostering a strong, collaborative team culture across all our sites.
Why Join Our Team?
At Silk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team where your contributions are valued. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression.
Join us and be part of a business where your work truly makes a difference.
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Skills Required
- Senior management experience in the container logistics sector, with a proven record of driving growth and profitability
- Experience leading commercial operations, IT systems, and medium-to-large scale projects
- Strong commercial acumen with a history of achieving sustained business performance and outcomes
- Expertise in analysing data and trends to develop and implement strategies that optimise operations
- Proven ability to lead transformational change, drive innovation, and improve processes
- Highly self-motivated leadership and commitment to company growth and strategic objectives
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
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