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Domestic Freight Express

Transport Administration Clerk

Administration & Office Support

Posted 28/05/2026
Closes 11/06/2026

Truganina, 3029, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Join a Growing Australian Transport & Logistics Company

Domestic Freight Express is a proudly Australian-owned, family-operated transport and logistics provider delivering reliable freight solutions across the country. With continued national growth and expanding operations, we are looking for an experienced and motivated transport professional to join our high-performing operations team.

If you have experience within the transport, freight forwarding, logistics, warehousing, or supply chain industry and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Domestic Freight Express?

At DFE, we understand that experienced transport professionals are the backbone of the industry. We’ve built a workplace culture that values teamwork, accountability, and genuine support (without the burnout often associated with transport operations).

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package based on experience

  • Monday to Friday role (no weekend work)

  • Long term career stability within a rapidly growing national company

  • Supportive, family oriented culture

  • Collaborative and experienced operations team

  • Opportunity to grow with a business expanding across Australia

  • A workplace where your industry knowledge and contribution are genuinely valued

This is more than just another operations role, it’s an opportunity to become part of a company that is investing heavily in its people, systems, and future growth.

About the Role

As part of our Operations & Customer Service team, you will play a critical role in the day to day coordination of freight movements across our national network.

This position is ideal for someone with prior experience in:

  • Transport operations

  • Freight allocation

  • Linehaul coordination

  • Customer service within logistics

  • Warehousing administration

  • Freight forwarding or distribution

You will work closely with customers, subcontractors, warehouse staff, drivers, and interstate branches to ensure freight is executed efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Processing customer bookings via phone and email

  • Coordinating daily freight movements and operational requirements

  • Generating consignments and preparing linehaul manifests

  • Coordinating delivery timeslots into major distribution centres

  • Liaising with drivers, subcontractors, depots, and warehouse teams

  • Managing customer enquiries regarding deliveries, PODs, ETAs, and service updates

  • Monitoring freight movements and resolving operational issues proactively

  • Communicating daily with interstate branches to ensure smooth execution of customer requirements

  • Providing administrative support to the operations and warehouse teams

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced transport environment and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Previous experience within the transport & logistics industry highly regarded

  • Understanding of palletised freight operations and linehaul movements

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy operations environment

  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

  • Reliable, punctual, and team oriented attitude

  • Confidence using transport management systems (TransVirtual) and general computer software

  • Experience with manifesting, bookings, freight tracking, or customer service advantageous

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to build a long term career within the transport industry.

Join the DFE Team

At Domestic Freight Express, our people are what drive our success. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are looking for someone who wants to grow with us for the long term.

If you’re an experienced transport professional looking for your next opportunity within a growing national freight company, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the DFE family.

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