Safety and Compliance Officer - Transport Industry

Bondwoods Transport (Aust) Pty Ltd

Park Ridge, Brisbane QLD

Road Transport (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Full time

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Safety and Compliance Officer

Safety and Compliance Officer – Transport Operations

We’re looking for a proactive Compliance Officer to oversee and drive compliance across our transport operations. In this role, you’ll ensure adherence to transport laws, safety standards, and internal policies while maintaining records, organising training, addressing compliance gaps and collaborating with key stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

Ensure all fleet and transport operations comply with NHVL, HVNL, Road Transport Laws, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.

Manage heavy vehicle accreditations, permits, maintenance schedules and compliance documentation.

Investigate and resolve compliance breaches, incidents and non-conformance issues.

Maintain accurate compliance records and support reporting and data entry.

Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.

Oversee onboarding and ongoing compliance for employees and subcontractors.

Coordinate and deliver internal and external compliance audits.

Conduct audits of insurance, registrations, licences, and prestart checks.

Analyse fleet performance data to support continuous improvement in safety and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 3 years’ experience in transport compliance, auditing or risk management.

Strong knowledge of Australian transport compliance and safety regulations (NHVR, HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, Mass Management, Load Restraint, Maintenance Management).

Experience with transport management systems (e.g, Gearbox, V-Daq, TN 360, Rapid Global, Log Checker etc).

High attention to detail, integrity and objectivity.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage drivers, managers and senior leaders.

Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

A love of the transport industry

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a fast-growing team where you can take ownership of your role and help drive our continued success.

The successful candidate will receive an attractive remuneration package, aligned with their experience and the value they add to the role

About Bondwoods

Bondwoods Transport (BWT) established in 1995 is a family owned and operated transport organisation that operates throughout Australia with extreme pride in their fleet of over 50 prime movers - predominately Kenworth and 130 trailers comprising of flat tops, Skel's, side lifters and tautliners in combinations of Semi-trailers, B Doubles and Road trains. Our scope of work includes local and interstate transport, container transport and unpacks, refrigerated, steel transport and storage and distribution.

Our Culture:

We love a laugh. We love taking our gear to truck shows. We treat our team like extended family.

If you feel like this is the position if for you, we'd love to hear from you.

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this position your resume and cover letter and ask to speak to Vanessa.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Contact the office on 38092079