About the Company

As one of the world's top 7 forwarding and 3PL logistics providers, Nippon Express is renowned for its commitment to excellence and customer-focused freight forwarding solutions. We deliver integrated business solutions that drive operational success globally.

The Role The National Compliance, Safety & Security Specialist is responsible for directing, standardizing, and governing Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), regulatory compliance, security operations, and employee training across Nippon Express Australia .

Based at our Western Sydney facility (Kemps Creek), the role immediately resolves a vital business requirement by serving as the designated Site Security Lead and Point of Contact (POC) for high-profile client physical security audits. Concurrently, this position addresses an essential organizational priority by establishing dedicated leadership over national WHS statutory compliance, training curriculum design and delivery, statutory/internal reporting, and quality certifications (TAPA, GDP, DG, and etc)

Experience in the logistics domain is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Workplace Health, Safety & Environment (WHS Lead):

- Serve as the central subject matter expert and advisor on Australian Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) statutory regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Maintain and continuously enhance NXAU's WHS Management System, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Lead incident and near-miss reporting, thorough root-cause investigations, hazard identification, and preventative risk control implementations.
- Facilitate Health and Safety Committee (HSC) meetings, consultation mechanisms, and safety culture engagement across operational shifts.

Employee Training & Career development Management:

• Develop, implement, and govern a structured national WHS, security,



and operational compliance training matrix across all employee and contractor groups.

- Oversee and conduct mandatory onboarding safety inductions, toolbox talks, standard procedural refreshers, and specialized cargo handling training.
- Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready training registers, competency matrices, and certification expiration tracking (e.g., High Risk Work Licences, DG, First Aid).

Compliance, Auditing & Statutory/Executive Reporting:

• Establish and maintain a rigorous compliance calendar, ensuring timely submission of internal executive reports and statutory regulatory filings.

- Generate and analyze monthly and quarterly safety, security, and compliance KPI dashboards, outturn reports, and trend analysis for Australian leadership and regional headquarters.
- Plan, schedule, and execute regular internal compliance audits across the Western Sydney facility and interstate NXAU branch locations.
- Manage regulatory correspondence and ensure audit-readiness for WorkSafe/SafeWork and customer-led quality/safety assessments.

Site Security Leadership & CAP Execution (Immediate Priority - Kemps Creek):

- Act as the designated, named Site Security Lead (POC) for customer security audits, addressing specific client requirements (e.g., Google Security Audit) and operational escalations.
- Lead the timely execution and close-out of audit findings and Corrective Action Plans (CAP),



liaising directly with client security representatives.
- Conduct periodic physical and facility risk assessments, managing security contractor and alarm/CCTV performance.

Specialized Quality & Industry Certifications (TAPA, GDP, DG):

- Drive and maintain high-level industry accreditations, including TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) security standards across relevant sites.
- Oversee compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for healthcare/pharma warehousing, including temperature monitoring, mapping, and calibration protocols.
- Ensure compliant operations for specialized cargo segments, including Dangerous Goods (DG) and Lithium Battery storage and transit.

About You

- Formal qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety (e.g., Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS / OHS) and/or Security / Quality Management.
- Demonstrated experience in a dedicated Compliance, WHS, or Safety Officer role within logistics, 3PL, warehousing, or supply chain in Australia.
- Proven experience managing employee training programs, inductions, and compliance records.
- Experience with facility security audits (CAP execution) and industry standards such as TAPA (FSR/TSR), GDP, or ISO 45001 / 9001.
- Thorough working knowledge of Australian WHS statutory legislation, codes of practice, and reporting standards.
- High level of initiative, self-direction, and ability to manage multi-site compliance requirements with occasional domestic travel.

What We Offer
- Supportive and flexible work environment

- Career growth opportunities within a global company

- Competitive salary and benefits

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a leading global logistics provider, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of our dynamic team!

📌 National Compliance, Safety & Security Specialist (Kemps Creek)
🏢 Nippon Express
📍 Kemps Creek