ABOUT THE COMPANY A 100% Australian-owned and wholly locally operated company, they have provided qualified 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 (CoR)
- 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, CoR, 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

- $95,000 + super
- 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

WHAT ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Eden Hiku now at 0489 291 060.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

📌 NSW Compliance Officer | Lidcombe (Sydney)
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