Operations Supervisor

The opportunity:

As an Operations Supervisor, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the seamless and efficient functioning of our services. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating and supervising daily operational activities to guarantee safe, punctual, and customer-focused transportation services. This role is primarily responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of Kinetic Specialised Resources bussing contracts across Central Queensland and the Bowen Basin. 

You’ll be involved in:

• Oversee daily operations including fleet, maintenance, safety, people management and contractors.
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support and engage with drivers and staff, ensuring rosters, pay queries and workplace concerns are managed promptly and fairly.
• Ensure adherence to company, client and legislative requirements (e.g. fatigue, fitness for work, reporting).
• Lead and support safety investigations, assessments and driver evaluations.
• Monitor and improve operational performance through registers, compliance checks and reporting.
• Deliver toolbox talks, pre-starts and clear communication of company and client updates.
• Lead by example with professionalism, accountability and high standards.

The boxes you'll tick: 

• MR license with passenger accreditation (Driver Authority).
• Completion of Chain of responsibility; Driver and scheduler course to administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies (or the ability to obtain) 
• Tertiary qualifications in a Logistics or Transport based discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of the Coach Transport Industry Experience in administrative, logistics or transport roles will be highly regarded
• Experience with, and use of the Distinctive Systems (Coach Manager) or other scheduling software is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence both written and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, coach and mentor high performing teams to ensure employee engagement is maintained, and where possible enhanced.

About Us:

At Kinetic, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to move communities every day with passion, energy and commitment.

Joining us means being part of a dynamic industry that offers stability, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact by keeping people connected.

We’re committed to putting our people first – creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work and thrive.

A career with Kinetic is more than just a job – it’s the start of something bigger. You’ll be part of Australia and New Zealand’s largest bus network, driving greener, cleaner transport solutions for today and generations to come.

The benefits of working with us:

• We are Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator and are rapidly growing.
• We have a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment that enables you to succeed.
• We care for our people and provide an Employee Assistance Program which includes wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice.

How you apply:

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you are ready for an exciting career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply’ button now!