At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure transport compliance and manage regulatory obligations across NSW.
- Company: Join a 100% Australian-owned logistics company with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: $95K salary plus super, permanent role, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and travel across beautiful NSW.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in compliance while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in compliance or auditing within transport; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 95000 $ per year.
- NSW Compliance Officer | Lidcombe | $95K + Super
- NSW Compliance Officer | Lidcombe | $95K + Super
- 23rd September, 2026
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A 100% Australian-owned and wholly locally operated company, they have provided professional logistics services for over 30 years.
Their approach centres on flexibility and genuine partnership with customers to ensure long-term business relationships.
THE ROLE
The Compliance Officer is responsible for the achievement of business objectives and for managing aspects of transport compliance within New South Wales, including:
- Monitoring, managing and reporting on developments including changes in legislative and regulatory obligations
- Engaging with and advising the business on effective management of its compliance obligations and performance improvement
- Managing NHVR Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicle and combination approvals, accreditation requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations
- Implementation and maintenance of compliance framework and procedures
- Engagement with regulators
- Support and encourage the organisation in identifying and self-reporting on compliance issues, including supporting the investigation into such incidents, remediation plans, and continuous improvement
- Based at Lidcombe, with regular travel required across NSW operations and customer sites, this is a core part of the role
- 23rd September, 2026
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A 100% Australian-owned and wholly locally operated company, they have provided professional logistics services for over 30 years.
Their approach centres on flexibility and genuine partnership with customers to ensure long-term business relationships.
THE ROLE
The Compliance Officer is responsible for the achievement of business objectives and for managing aspects of transport compliance within New South Wales, including:
- Monitoring, managing and reporting on developments including changes in legislative and regulatory obligations
- Engaging with and advising the business on effective management of its compliance obligations and performance improvement
- Managing NHVR Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicle and combination approvals, accreditation requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations
- Implementation and maintenance of compliance framework and procedures
- Engagement with regulators
- Support and encourage the organisation in identifying and self-reporting on compliance issues, including supporting the investigation into such incidents, remediation plans, and continuous improvement
- Based at Lidcombe, with regular travel required across NSW operations and customer sites, this is a core part of the role
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct all incident reporting and manage corrective actions
- Manage NHVAS compliance for NSW operations
- Manage NHVR PBS vehicle and combination compliance, including accreditation and contractor compliance
- Monitor and manage Mass Management, Basic Fatigue Management (BFM), and Chain of Responsibility (Co R)
- Conduct audits on logbooks, maintenance sheets, run sheets, etc.
- Carry out safety audits and conduct toolbox talks with drivers
- Manage and monitor maintenance sheets
- Facilitate necessary training for fleet management and maintenance
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for operational teams on heavy vehicle compliance matters
- Manage all accidents, incidents, and liaise with insurance and legal officers within NSW
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Genuine, hands-on experience in heavy vehicle compliance, NHVR, Co R, and ideally PBS, a general WHS background alone will not be considered sufficient for this role
- Understanding of road legislation, NHVAS, and fatigue management regulations
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance, safety, or operational auditing role within transport or logistics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent customer focus
- High regard for safe working practices
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across NSW
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of the Transport and Logistics industry
- Compliance officer experience
- HC or MC licence preferred
- Understanding of road legislation, NHVAS, and fatigue management regulations
- WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Permanent, full-time position based in Lidcombe
- Join a well-established, genuinely Australian-owned logistics business with over 30 years in the industry
- A compliance function that's valued strategically, not treated as a box-ticking exercise
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