Bondwoods Transport (Aust) | Safety & Compliance Officer - Brisbane

Job Description

Take ownership of safety and compliance in a growing national transport business with a strong family culture and modern fleet.

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About the Opportunity

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Bondwoods Transport (Aust) is seeking a proactive and experienced Safety & Compliance Officer to oversee and drive compliance across its transport operations.

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This role is critical to ensuring the business meets all NHVL, HVNL, Road Transport Law and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, while continuously improving safety, systems, and compliance outcomes.

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You'll work closely with drivers, management, and senior leadership, playing a hands‐on role in audits, investigations, training, and operational compliance.

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What You'll Be Doing

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In this role, you will:

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• Ensure compliance with NHVL, HVNL, Road Transport Laws and CoR obligations
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• Manage heavy vehicle accreditations, permits, maintenance schedules and compliance documentation
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• Investigate and resolve compliance breaches, incidents and non‐conformances
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• Maintain accurate compliance records and support reporting and data entry
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• Develop, review and maintain policies, procedures and training materials
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• Oversee onboarding and ongoing compliance for employees and subcontractors
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• Coordinate and participate in internal and external compliance audits
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• Conduct audits of insurance, registrations, licences and pre‐start checks
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• Analyse fleet performance and compliance data to support continuous improvement
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• Work collaboratively with operations, drivers and leadership to embed safety culture
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What We're Looking For

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To be successful, you will have:

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• Minimum 3 years' experience in transport compliance, auditing or risk management
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• Strong working knowledge of Australian transport legislation, including:
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• NHVR / NHVL
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• HVNL
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• Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
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• Mass Management
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• Load Restraint
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• Maintenance Management
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• Experience with transport management systems, such as:
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• Gearbox
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• V-DAQ
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• TN360
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• Rapid Global
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• High attention to detail with strong integrity and objectivity
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Ability to engage drivers, managers and senior leadership
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• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
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• A genuine passion for the transport industry
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Why Join Bondwoods Transport?

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Be part of a fast‐growing, nationally operating transport business

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Take genuine ownership of your role and influence outcomes

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Work with a leadership team that values safety and compliance

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• Attractive remuneration package aligned with experience and value
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• Long‐term career opportunity within a stable, family‐owned company
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About Bondwoods Transport

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Bondwoods Transport (BWT), established in 1995, is a proudly family‐owned and operated transport organisation operating across Australia.

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The fleet includes 50+ prime movers (predominantly Kenworth) and 130+ trailers, including flat tops, skels, side lifters and tautliners, operating across semi‐trailers, B‐doubles and road trains.

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Bondwoods' scope of work includes:

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• Local and interstate transport
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• Container transport and unpacks
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• Refrigerated freight
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• Storage and distribution
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Our Culture

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Bondwoods is known for its strong culture and down‐to‐earth team environment.
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