Career pathway
Transport Services Managers
ANZSCO 1494
Employed
23,400
Part-time share
11%
Female share
22%
Median weekly earnings
$2,652
Median age
47 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Transport Services Managers organise and control the buying and selling of vehicles for rental agencies and coordinate the leasing of vehicles, the operations of railway stations, and the operations of enterprises that operate fleets of vehicles to transport goods and passengers.
What they typically do
- Organising the purchase and maintenance of transport vehicles, equipment and fuel
- Liaising with clients to determine requirements and providing customers with advice and information regarding vehicle type, purchase or hire rates and obligations and handling complaints
- Receiving orders and bookings, and planning and implementing transportation schedules
- Ensuring goods are stored and transported in conditions that will maintain their quality
- Arranging collection and delivery of vehicles and goods
- Maintaining business records and preparing operational statements and reports
- Coordinating activities associated with the arrival, departure, loading and unloading of trains
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
States and territories
Share of workers by location
VIC
37.9%
QLD
25.2%
NSW
22.4%
WA
6.7%
SA
3.7%
ACT
1.6%
TAS
1.6%
NT
0.9%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Transport Services Managers.
- View qualification
Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations
TLI50716 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Rail Operations Management
TLI50621 · AQF 5 · 1 providers
