National Transport Safety Manager

At Metcash, you’re **_part of something bigger_**. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. **About the Opportunity** Ensure Metcash's compliance with road transport safety regulations, enhance organization-wide transport safety skills, uphold statutory and company obligations, manage risks associated with Chain of Responsibility (COR) and public safety, and supervise safety standards, including implementing technology solutions for improved transport safety and materials handling equipment fleet. **In this Role** - Ensure Metcash facilities comply with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) / Chain of Responsilbity (CoR) legislation and transport safety standards. - Serve as a resource and expert advisor across business units, offering proactive support on HVNL, CoR, and dangerous goods transportation. - Develop and deliver training materials for in-house HVNL/CoR compliance and transport safety training. - Lead preparation for external audits and conduct internal audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly. - Supervise load restraint testing, assist in vehicle procurement, and maintain transport safety metrics and reports, including CoR risk register and load restraint methodology development. - Coordinate Metcash’s approach to Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) safety including establishing safety specifications/standards for MHE including forklifts, EPJs, etc including initiatives such as speed limits, proximity technology. **You’re Likely a Match If** you have** - Extensive knowledge and experience in the heavy vehicles and road transport/logistics industry. - Proficiency in presenting to diverse audiences, both internally and externally. - Capability to train others in Heavy Vehicle National Law compliance. - Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously, adhere to deadlines, and deliver concise reports to the Senior Management Team (SMT). - Desirable qualification: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. - Desirable: Experience with materials handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, electronic pallet jacks, and related safety technologies and/or training will be advantageous. **Life at Metcash** Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity. Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. **About Us** Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars. **_Join us and become part of something bigger_** **_#INSS_** **_#LI-SS1_