Safety and Compliance Officer

About the role

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) regulates heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes. Its Safety and Compliance Officer carries out frontline compliance and enforcement, including inspection of heavy and light vehicles, in line with legislation, state-wide strategies and Transport operational policies. The officer works autonomously within an agreed work plan and defers to the Principal Safety and Compliance Officer on matters needing higher-level resolution. The role is based in Parkes, primarily on Heavy Vehicle Safety Station (HVSS) and Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS) work, with occasional On Road Enforcement (ORE) tasks and regular travel, including week-long stays.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with road transport laws, regulations and policies through education and enforcement, including vehicle roadworthiness inspections, compliance checks and accident investigations.
• Apply sanctions such as warnings, penalty notices, breach and investigation reports.
• Use compliance tools and equipment to record intercepts and inspections efficiently.
• Carry out thorough inspections using inspection equipment, information technology and software.
• Handle confrontational interactions with drivers while promoting road safety and customer service.
• Keep up with evolving laws, regulations and procedures.

Required profile

• Automotive mechanical trade qualification.
• Motor vehicle open driver's licence.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends and travel.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal and written communication skills, and record maintenance.
• Commitment to road safety, ethics, professional judgement and conflict management.
• Experience with a range of policies and procedures.

Required skills

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Mechanical reasoning and safety awareness assessed in online tests.

What we offer

• Ongoing professional development, support and training in a team environment.
• Rostered days off and extra leave during the Christmas closure.
• Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance.
• Salary packaging including novated lease.

Applicants submit a CV, cover letter, mechanical trade qualification and driver's licence. Shortlisted candidates go through a phone screen, online skills test, in-person interview in Parkes, reference checks, a national police and work rights check, and a paid traffic history report. Applications close 2 November.