SAFETY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER - part time or full time

Paddock to Port is a Container Management & Transport business based in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We offer a range of services for our clients, from container management to quarantine and warehousing.

We are all about our people and supporting a respectful work culture.

We are seeking an experienced and proactiveSafety & Compliance ManagerVIC/TAS - part time or full time to lead and manage regulatory compliance across our 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.

Remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Governance:

- 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 Accreditations & NHVAS compliance, including NHVR Portal maintenance.
- Customer and supplier compliance and assurance.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure it remains effective,



compliant and up to date.
- Conduct compliance toolbox talks, risk assessments, safety audits and hazard management activities.
- Coordinate and verify compliance activities across NHVR, HACCP and PBS frameworks.
- Lead driver and subcontractor inductions, compliance checks and corrective action processes.
- Conduct monthly audits in collaboration with the Transport, Warehouse, Equipment and Maintenance teams.
- Oversee incident reporting and corrective actions across all sites.
- Lead incident investigations in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Maintain incident register and safety documentation.

Mass Management:

- Partner with Group Operations Manager / Transport Operations Manager to monitor and manage Mass Management inductions, onboarding and maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate

is a detail-oriented compliance professional with solid 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.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of NHVR, CoR, Dangerous Goods and Fatigue Management & OHS legislation
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- The ability to influence and drive compliance culture across diverse teams.

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📌 SAFETY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER - part time or full time (Melbourne)
🏢 Paddock to Port
📍 Melbourne