Transport Administrator

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager of Operations to lead our facility in Spearwood, Western Australia. This is a senior leadership role with full operational and financial accountability, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex, fast-paced logistics environment.

What you’ll Do

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Administrator based at our Prospect Site. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in supporting day-to-day transport operations by ensuring accurate data management, coordinating freight movements, and delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilites:

• Provide administrative support across daily transport operations 

• Prepare and manage transport documentation, including manifests, delivery dockets, and consignment notes 

• Accurately enter and maintain freight, transport, and customer data 

• Coordinate with internal teams and external transport providers to ensure timely delivery outcomes 

• Monitor transport activities and escalate delays or discrepancies 

• Assist with customer and internal queries relating to transport movements 

• Support compliance with transport regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy 

• Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to company policies

What Experience and Education You Need.

You’re a proactive and detail-focused administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly. You’re comfortable working in a busy operational setting and can manage competing priorities with ease.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain administration
• Familiarity with systems such as TMS, WMS, or ERP platforms
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A problem-solving mindset and customer-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in cold chain, FMCG, or temperature-controlled logistics
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility or transport compliance requirements
• Relevant qualification in logistics, transport, or business administration

What We Offer

At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments

Apply now and help shape the future of temperature-controlled supply chains with Americold.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.