Transport Administrator
Transport administrators plan, organise and control the operational activities of road, rail, air and water transport.
Transport administrators may perform the following tasks:
- coordinate transport and related staff
- devise or approve methods and procedures for operating freight and passenger services, time schedules and routes
- review passenger and freight rate structures (where these are not controlled by government agencies and transport associations)
- help develop transport operating policies.
Specialisations:
The transport administrator's role is becoming increasingly specialised and sophisticated. Transport administrators need a thorough understanding of the transport industry and knowledge of how the four principal types of transport interact. These are:
- Road Transport which comprises passenger (bus, coach, taxi) transport provided by government agencies and private companies; goods transport provided by general carriers such as courier, taxi, truck and heavy haulage services; and the operations of large commercial enterprises that have delivery vehicles such as bakeries and food processors.
- Rail Transport which comprises passenger transport in the metropolitan area, as well as passenger and goods transport provided in regional areas and interstate.
- Air Transport which comprises passenger and goods transport provided by private, domestic and overseas airlines.
- Sea Transport which comprises passenger and goods transport provided by local and overseas shipping companies.
Personal Requirements:
- good managerial and organisational skills
- able to work under pressure
- good communication skills.
Related Jobs:
Education and Training, Employment Opportunities and Additional Information
Select the State/Territory you are interested in: