At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and compliance in transport operations while supporting HR initiatives.
- Company: Rodney’s Transport Service, a leader in the transport industry.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape a new role and contribute to employee safety.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and compliance in transport.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport compliance and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Help keep our people safe and our transport operations compliant. Rodney’s Transport Service is seeking an experienced HR & Compliance Coordinator to join our team in a newly created role supporting the HR/Compliance Manager.
This hands-on role will manage day-to-day compliance reporting, coordinate incident investigations and workers compensation claims, and help maintain our transport accreditation and workplace safety systems.
We are looking for someone who understands the transport industry, follows matters through to completion and can work confidently with drivers, workshop teams, depot managers and external providers.
About the role
Reporting to the HR/Compliance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Compliance reporting: Monitor and report on speeding, fatigue, mass, vehicle maintenance, defects, training and other compliance requirements. Identify exceptions and follow up corrective actions with relevant managers.
- Transport accreditation: Maintain records and supporting evidence for NHVR accreditation requirements, TruckSafe and internal compliance systems. Assist with audits, reviews and closing out findings.
- Incident investigations: Coordinate investigations into incidents, near misses and hazards, gather evidence, prepare reports and track corrective actions through to completion.
- Workplace health and safety: Maintain safety registers, monitor outstanding actions and assist with risk assessments, procedures, safety alerts and employee consultation.
- HR and training support: Assist with employee compliance records, inductions, training requirements, medicals and competency tracking.
- Document control: Keep policies, procedures, registers and audit evidence accurate, current and accessible.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in transport or logistics compliance, safety or a related operational role.
- Working knowledge of NHVR accreditation requirements, heavy vehicle compliance and Chain of Responsibility.
- Experience with WHS/OHS systems, incident investigations and corrective action management.
- Strong reporting, administration and document management skills, including confidence using Excel.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and confidentially.
- A practical approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence working independently, recognising issues that need escalation and following up outstanding matters.
- Qualifications in WHS, HR or a related discipline, and experience with TruckSafe, MTData or electronic compliance systems will be highly regarded.
Why join Rodney’s Transport?
- Make a practical contribution to employee safety and transport compliance.
- Work directly with the HR/Compliance Manager and operational leaders.
- Help shape a newly created role and improve the systems that support our depots and drivers.
HR & Compliance Officer in Melbourne employer: Rodney's Transport Service
At Rodney's Transport Service, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our MC/B Double Linehaul - Interstate Drivers. Located in Sunshine West, Victoria, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring our team members grow alongside our operations. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer service, we foster a collaborative culture that values each employee's contribution to our success.
Contact Details:
Rodney's Transport Service Recruitment Team
