A Transport Company Manager organises and controls the operations of an enterprise that operates a fleet of vehicles to transport goods and passengers.
Occupation description
A Transport Company Manager organises and controls the operations of an enterprise that operates a fleet of vehicles to transport goods and passengers.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Bus Company Manager
- Car Rental Agency Manager
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Fleet Manager
- Railway Station Manager
- Truck Driver
- Taxi Driver
- Container Controller
- Logistics Manager
- Supply and Distribution Manager
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.
Transport Company Manager is a VETASSESS Group C occupation
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher.
Applicants must have fulfilled at least one of the following four criteria (1–4):
* Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree or
- AQF Graduate Diploma
** Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week)
1-3
minimum years of employment highly relevant to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
4
minimum 4 years of relevant employment required – three years of relevant employment (can be outside the last 5-year period) in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years before applying.
*If employment is prior to the completion of the qualification at the required level, an applicant must have at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level within the last five years. The remaining three years of pre-qualifying period may be within the last ten years.
A positive assessment of both qualification level and employment duration is required for a positive Skills Assessment outcome.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- 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.
- ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Employment information
For this managerial occupation applicants are expected to have overall control of the company operations, including some HR and financial responsibilities.
Supporting material for assessment
Applicants nominating this managerial occupation must submit an organisational chart. An organisational chart should include the company letterhead, the applicant’s job position and those of their superiors and subordinates as well as all positions reporting to their immediate supervisor and to the applicant’s direct subordinates. It should also indicate the department’s location within the overall company structure.
If an applicant is unable to obtain an organisational chart from their employer, they must provide a statutory declaration outlining the required information and the reasons why this information cannot be provided.
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