As a Safety Inspector, you will play a vital role in delivering safe transport outcomes across Victoria's commercial passenger vehicle, bus and maritime sectors.

Working as an Authorised Officer, you will undertake inspections and operational compliance activities to identify safety risks, monitor compliance with legislation and support safer outcomes for industry and the community.

You will engage directly with operators, drivers, vessel owners, industry participants and members of the public, applying a range of regulatory approaches including education, compliance monitoring, investigation and enforcement activities.

This is a agile and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work across metropolitan and regional Victoria, both independently and as part of a team, contributing to safer roads and waterways for all Victorians. The role includes participation in major events, weekend operations, seasonal compliance campaigns and occasional after-hours activities. Overtime opportunities are regularly available through planned operations, major events and targeted enforcement activities.

What Makes This Role Unique?

No two days are the same.

One day you may be patrolling Port Phillip Bay conducting vessel safety inspections. The next, you could be supporting commercial passenger vehicle compliance activities at a major event such as the Australian Open, inspecting wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) to help ensure accessible transport services are safe, respectful and reliable for passengers who require them, undertaking bus inspections during the alpine snow season, educating recreational boaters at the Melbourne Boat Show, investigating a safety complaint, or participating in a targeted multi-agency operation.





Safety Inspectors work across Victoria's transport network, providing a visible regulatory presence while working with industry to improve safety, accessibility and compliance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct inspections and compliance activities across the commercial passenger vehicle, bus and maritime sectors.
- Monitor compliance with transport safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate complaints, incidents, intelligence reports and alleged breaches of legislation.
- Gather, assess and document information and evidence.
- Apply legislation, policies and procedures to make sound regulatory decisions.
- Engage with operators, drivers, vessel owners and industry participants to promote safe and compliant practices.
- Deliver education and awareness activities with industry and the community.
- Participate in planned operations, major events and compliance campaigns.
- Participate in joint agency operations with partners such as Victoria Police, NHVR and Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and other government agencies to address safety risks, promote compliance and improve transport safety outcomes.
- Prepare reports, review and assess evidence, and make informed regulatory decisions. Apply appropriate compliance and enforcement responses, including issuing formal warnings, infringement notices and defect notices,



and preparing briefs of evidence to support regulatory and legal proceedings.
- Identify emerging safety risks and contribute to intelligence-led and risk-based compliance activities.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare regulatory documentation in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

About You

You are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a diverse and operational environment.

You are confident engaging with people from all backgrounds, can remain calm and focussed in challenging situations, and have a genuine interest in improving safety outcomes for the community.

You have strong judgement, sound decision-making skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures in practical situations.

Whether your experience comes from safety, compliance, investigations, operations, customer service, emergency services, law enforcement, transport, local government, maritime operations or another regulatory environment, you are committed to making a positive contribution to public safety.

We welcome applicants with experience in workplace health and safety, transport safety, risk management, compliance, investigations, emergency response, operational roles or customer-facing environments who are looking to build a career in safety regulation.

Key Selection Criteria

Applicants must address the following key selection criteria in their cover letter:

Outcomes Thinking

Demonstrates the ability to identify safety risks, assess information and make informed decisions. Applies legislation, policies, procedures or established frameworks to achieve positive safety and com

📌 Safety Inspector (Melbourne)
🏢 Safe Transport Victoria
📍 Melbourne