National Safety & Compliance Leader in Melbourne

We are seeking an experienced and proactive National Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and manage regulatory compliance across our national operations. This critical role ensures the business meets its compliance obligations under OH&S, Heavy Vehicle National Law and other associated regulations. You will partner with management and work collaboratively alongside internal and external stakeholders to build a strong culture of compliance, safety and accountability. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of Chain of Responsibility, NHVR and Occupational Health and Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage and report on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to management on compliance obligations.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and lead NHVR audits.
• Manage NHVAS compliance, including Notice to Produce and NHVR Portal maintenance.
• Customer and supplier compliance and assurance.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, safety audits and hazard management activities.
• Coordinate and verify compliance activities across NHVR, HACCP and PBS frameworks.
• Lead driver and subcontractor compliance checks and corrective action processes.
• Oversee incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with insurance representatives and management on active and potential claims.
• Support claims processing through documentation coordination and liaison with insurance and legal representatives.
• Partner with HR to monitor and manage Mass Management and Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) inductions, onboarding and maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate is a detail-oriented compliance professional with strong working knowledge of heavy vehicle legislation and safety frameworks. You are confident leading audits, investigations and regulatory interactions, and you thrive in a role that requires structure, accountability and continuous improvement.

You Will Bring:

• Experience in the transport and logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of NHVR, CoR, Dangerous Goods and Fatigue Management.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to influence and drive compliance culture across diverse teams.

Why Join Us?

• Play a critical leadership role in a nationally operating business.
• Influence safety and compliance strategy at a senior level.
• Be a part of a company committed to safety, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our compliance department, lead a transformation and take ownership of enhancing our compliance framework nationally.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your expertise to a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.