Address Our Safety & Compliance Officers
Working as part of a large on-roads operations unit, our Safety and Compliance Officers are at the frontline in keeping our roads safe by monitoring heavy vehicles, working with industry and applying the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
Your role will include:
Providing advice, education and guidance in the awareness of road safety for heavy vehicles in the community.
Undertaking compliance and enforcement activities including conducting heavy vehicle inspections, and checking the compliance of heavy vehicles, drivers and operators in line with the requirements of the HVNL.
Work as part of a team to ensure we deliver activities in accordance with relevant road transport laws, regulations and process.
In NSW, our Safety and Compliance officers are located across the state. Within the Sydney sector, you will engage in Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS) and On Road Enforcement (ORE) tasks. Flexibility with working hours is required, with shifts generally undertaken between the hours of 4:00am and 10:00pm. Infrequent overnight travel may be required to support regional areas. Availability for weekend work is also essential.
What’s on offer
We are offering permanent, full time positions in Botany, Wetherill Park and Penrith.
Comprehensive training will be provided
Ongoing professional development, support and training in a team environment
Rostered days off and additional leave during the Christmas closure
Access to wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
Access to salary packaging including novated lease
About you
As a Safety and Compliance Officer you will have:
Automotive mechanical trade qualification
Motor vehicle open driver licence
Demonstrated experience in delivering a high standard of customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills where you can foster effective working relationships
Great written communication and record maintenance skills
Flexibility to work varying shift times and weekends, and undertake travel
Demonstrated commitment and passion for road safety
Established computer skills – including experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook
High level of ethics and a pragmatic approach; familiar with exercising professional judgement and can provide effective conflict management
Growth mindset and team player attitude
Experience in working with a range of policies and procedures
Successful candidates will commence in late May 2024 and will start a comprehensive, six month training program. Over the course of the training program, candidates may attend training away from home for approximately 11 weeks. Travel away from home and week-long stays will be required to undertake this training.
Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application, including CV, cover letter, mechanical trade qualification and driver licence.
Applications close 17 March 2024 at 11:55pm.
The recruitment process for shortlisted applicants follows the below steps:
Phone screen
Online testing – mechanical reasoning, safety awareness and basic computer skills
Interview held between 1 and 19 April 2024
Reference checks
National police and work rights check
For any queries, please feel free to contact NHVR Recruitment via recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.
We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.
