About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
Are you ready to apply your planning skills to a role that directly supports Australia’s Defence capability? At Toll Group, we are proud to be expanding our Government and Defence portfolio through the Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract.
We’re looking for skilled Trasport Planner to help drive operational efficiency, service excellence, and continuous improvement across multiple Defence sites nationwide.
Based at Robertson Barracks in NT, you’ll act as a critical bridge between warehouse, customer service, and operational teams to consolidate consignments, manage transport bookings, and optimise route and carrier utilisation. This is more than just analysis. It’s about solving problems, connecting stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that matter.
Why join us?
When you join Toll Group, you’re not just taking a job – you’re joining a global team of more than 16,000 people driven by one shared purpose: to deliver what matters.
We offer:
Industry-leading training and career development.
Supportive, inclusive teams with approachable leaders.
Opportunities to grow across a global logistics network.
A role where your insights have national impact.
How you’ll make the right impact
As a Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our Defence logistics operations run efficiently and in line with contract expectations. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will:
Plan and schedule multimodal transports runs to maximise fleet utilisation and efficiently.
Use ERP/WMS and Transport Management Systems (TMS) to manage bookings, run sheets, and tracking.
Allocate deliveries and collections across company drivers and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with transport regulations (COR), fatigue management requirements, and company policies.
Coordinate with warehouse teams to optimise loading, consolidation, and despatch activities
Communicate with customers regarding delivery schedules and service updates.
Maintain accurate transport records and documentation.
Provide input to performance reports and assist with carrier utilisation analysis
Contribute to route optimisation, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives
Escalate service failures or customer-impacting issues to Regional Manager and relevant operational leads
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for motivated professionals who bring:
3–5 years’ experience in warehouse and distribution operations, reporting, or process improvement.
Experience in supply chain, logistics, Defence contracts, or complex operations (preferred).
Hold a valid Truck Licence MR, HR or HC Licence (highly desirable).
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields will be highly regarded.
Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft suite.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS/TMS systems and their integration with operations.
Excellent communication skills with ability to work as part of a high performing team.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on problem solving.
Eligibility to make the grade
To apply for this role, you must:
Be an Australian Citizen.
Be eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Defence Security Clearance (Baseline or higher).
Be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including criminal history, medical, and other background assessments.
Next Steps
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what motivates you to work with us via the “apply” link.
Apply now and help deliver what matters – directly supporting Australia’s Defence capability.
What moves you?
At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.
Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.
At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com
You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.
