Night Shift Supervisor

• Emerald Carrying Company | Mackay, QLD
• $58.23 per hour | Monday to Friday | 4:00pm?4:00am
• Lead night operations across three depot fleets

Emerald Carrying Company is seeking an experienced transport professional for a newly created Night Shift Supervisor role based at our Mackay Depot.

Reporting to the Mackay Depot Manager, you will monitor the operational performance of the Mackay, Gracemere, and Townsville fleets throughout the night, ensuring operations remain safe, efficient and compliant.

Why join us?

•  Full-Time, Permanent employment opportunity
• Attractive hourly rate of $58.23 per shift
• Consistent Monday-to-Friday roster
• Newly created position with the opportunity to make an impact
• Multi-depot operational and leadership experience
• Career development within a growing, family-owned transport business

About the role

As the primary after-hours operational contact, you will support drivers, monitor fleet movements and respond quickly to challenges affecting safety and service delivery.

Your responsibilities will include;

• Oversee nightly fleet operations across Mackay, Gracemere, and Townsville depots
• Collaborate with Logistics Coordinators to oversee dispatch activities and provide timely operational support to drivers
• Monitor compliance with safety, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to drivers to enhance safety, compliance and operational performance
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, emergency responses and incident investigation
•  Complete comprehensive end-of-shift reports and undertake required compliance activities, including blind observations
• Regular travel between the Mackay, Gracemere, and Townsville depots is an essential requirement of this position

About you

You will be a calm, capable and safety-focused leader who can make sound decisions in a fast-paced night environment.

You will bring:

• A current MC licence, demonstrated Road Ranger experience and a strong driving record reflecting a consistent commitment to safe driving practices
• Demonstrated experience in transport and logistics operations, preferably within fuel or bulk-liquid transport
• A Dangerous Goods licence and experience with fleet management and scheduling systems will be highly regarded
• Comprehensive working knowledge of NHVAS, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Current Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) and Safe Load Pass (SLP) certifications, or a willingness to obtain them with company assistance
• Proven experience supervising, coaching and mentoring drivers
• Highly developed communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work autonomously and remain calm and decisive under pressure
• The ability to travel regularly between the Mackay, Gracemere and Townsville depots in line with operational requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need full Australian working rights and be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

About Emerald Carrying Company

Emerald Carrying Company is a family-owned Australian business and a leading provider of logistics services. Together with Monaro Fuel Haulage, we specialise in bulk liquids, general freight and dangerous goods transport across Australia.

Ready to lead our night operations?

If you are an experienced transport professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help drive the safe and reliable performance of our regional operations.