Freight Clerk

Join one of the biggest transport expansions in North Queensland.

Through the combined capability of Lindsay Transport and SRT Logistics, part of the Lindsay Australia Group, we've secured a major secondary freight contract servicing 39 stores from Mackay to Cairns.

We're investing in a new fleet, opening new depots and building a high-performing team. This is your opportunity to join a new operation from day one with long-term job security and genuine career opportunities.

We’re investing in a new fleet, opening new depots and building a high-performing team to support this major new operation.

We’re now looking for a Freight Clerk to join our Townsville team, working a permanent morning shift.

You don’t need to come from transport or logistics to be successful in this role. If you have strong administration, customer service, coordination or operational experience and are confident working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Lindsay:

• Secure, long-term employment with one of Australia's leading transport companies

• Opportunity to join a new and growing operation

• New and expanding operations across Far North Queensland

• Secure employment with reliable weekly wages

• Service milestone recognition gifts

• A $1,500 referral reward for eligible employee referrals

• Employee discounts, including 40% off Ringers Western merchandise and 15% off Bridgestone Tyres

• Novated leasing options through our partner provider

• Financial support to complete approved training and licences

• Ongoing career development opportunities across our growing Australia-wide business

• A supportive, safety-first and inclusive workplace culture

What’s The Role:

As a Freight Clerk, you’ll play an important role in keeping our daily operations running smoothly. You’ll work closely with drivers, customers and the operations team to coordinate freight movements and ensure accurate and timely information.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating freight bookings, scheduling and daily movements

• Liaising with drivers, customers, warehouse staff and the operations team

• Completing driver debriefs and assisting with daily operational requirements

• Preparing and maintaining manifests, run sheets and freight documentation

• Updating shipment records and freight management systems

• Responding to customer enquiries and providing freight updates

• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in freight or consignment information

• Completing general administration, data entry and reporting

• Supporting the operations team to meet daily service and delivery requirements

• Ensuring documentation and processes meet safety, compliance and company requirements

What You’ll Bring:

Transport experience is not essential. We’re open to candidates from other industries who can bring the right transferable skills and attitude.

You may have experience in administration, customer service, scheduling, coordination, warehousing, manufacturing, retail, operations or another fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong administration and organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills

• Confident communication and customer service skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

• Confidence using computer systems and learning new technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership

• Strong problem-solving skills

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of an operational team

• Reliability and a positive, team-focused attitude

• Previous freight, transport or logistics experience is advantageous, but not essential

• Experience with freight or transport management systems is desirable, but training can be provided

Ready to join us?

Apply online today or contact Danielle Hannan, Recruitment Specialist, on 0491 900 674 for a confidential discussion.