Safety and Compliance Officers

Safety and Compliance Officer

**Title **Safety and Compliance Officer **Position Number**

**Reports to **Principal Safety and Compliance Officer **Division **Operations

**Direct **Nil **Unit **Central Region
- **reports **North/South/Sydney/West

**Job type **Permanent **Location **Mount White, Kempsey, Taree,
Carrington, Lismore, Leeton, Marulan,
Wagga Wagga, Batemans Bay, Botany,
Wetherill Park, Dubbo, Parkes, Singleton

**Salary per **$89,425 excl. superannuation **Position Classification **USS6
**annum**

**Who is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator?**

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as a national entity responsible for
regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. Located in Brisbane, the NHVR minimises the
compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and
territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

**What is important to us?**

At the NHVR our workplace values set the tone for our organisational culture:

- People matter
- Customer first
- We add value
- Strong partnerships

We value staff with a genuine belief in the work they do and the benefit it will bring. We aim to develop a supportive
work environment which we believe will be achieved by a focus on professionalism, team work and collective values.

**What do we expect of our employees?**

The NHVR is seeking an individual who:

- Is committed to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders
- Is energised by identifying new approaches and solutions
- Is innovative in addressing day-to-day challenges
- Is supportive towards colleagues and contributes towards making their workplace an enjoyable place to be

**Commitment to safety, diversity and anti-discrimination**

The NHVR is committed to providing a safe, forward-thinking and tolerant work environment. Diversity within our
workforce is valued as being representative of the standards, values and diversity within the community and clients we
serve.

Position Description | Safety and Compliance Officer

**Environment**

Through leadership and influence, the NHVR administers a national system that delivers consistent and streamlined
regulatory services and administration to the Australian heavy vehicle road transport sector, reducing regulatory burden
whilst enabling greater safety and productivity.

The Operations Division ensures the continued and improved effectiveness of operational processes and transactions for
customers and service users of the NHVR. The Division is accountable for operational safety and compliance functions
across the NHVR.

**Primary Objectives**

The Safety and Compliance Officer undertakes high-quality frontline compliance and enforcement activities, including
inspection of heavy and light vehicles, in accordance with legislation, state-wide strategies and Transport operational
policies/procedures.

The Safety and Compliance Officer operates with autonomy within the context of their agreed work plan and makes
decisions within the limits of delegated authority. The role defers to the relevant Principal Safety and Compliance Officer
on issues that require a higher level of resolution or delegation.

**Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities**
- Ensure compliance with relevant road transport laws, regulations and policies through education and enforcement

activities including, but not limited to, vehicle roadworthiness inspections, compliance checks, accident investigation

warnings, penalty notices, breach and investigation reports.

compliance checks to ensure efficient and effective enforcement.
- Deliver high quality and thorough inspections through expert use of inspection equipment, information technology

high level of road safety and customer service in a regulatory environment.
- Maintain sound knowledge of rapidly evolving laws, regulations and operational procedures, and understand the

strategic context in which inspectors operate.
- Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
- Comply with WH&S policies and procedures and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

**Skills and Capabilities**
- Demonstrated knowledge of enforcement operations and road freight transport issues, and the ability to enforce

road transport laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Be ethical and professional, and uphold and promote the organisational values.
- Communicate clearly, actively listen to others, and respond with understanding and respect.
- Think, analyse and consider the broader context to develop practical solutions.
- Be proactive and responsible for own actions, and adhere to legislation, policy and guidelines.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Hold relevant automotive mechanical trade qualifications acceptable to the Industrial and Commercial Training

Council of New South Wales or suc