Compliance Manager – Transport & Chain of Responsibility

Aceit Transport Solutions Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceit Transport Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee the Chain of Responsibility framework, NHVR compliance, and AMCAS accreditation across our Adelaide-based transport operations. You will drive policy development, audits and contractor oversight to ensure regulatory conformity.

The role requires strong risk, safety and documentation skills with the ability to work independently and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, safety or risk management within the transport industry.
• Strong knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
• Understanding of heavy vehicle transport compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits, registers, policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with AMCAS, RAPID, HUB FMS or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee Aceit’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) framework.
• Monitor transport legislation and regulatory requirements, including NHVR requirements.
• Develop, maintain and review compliance policies, procedures and registers.
• Maintain AMCAS accreditation and coordinate audits, reviews and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular fleet and client-site compliance audits.
• Maintain contractor compliance records including licences, registrations, insurance, servicing, inductions and clearances.
• Administer and maintain contractor compliance information within RAPID.
• Oversee transport-related incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide compliance advice and guidance to management and operational teams.
• Work with contractor drivers and fleet owners on compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance systems, processes and reporting.

Skills

Compliance management

Safety management

Chain of Responsibility

Auditing

Documentation

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Regulatory requirements

Contractor management

Tools

AMCAS

RAPID

HUB FMS

Job description

Compliance Manager – Transport & Chain of Responsibility

Aceit Transport Solutions is a South Australian owned and operated transport business providing courier, taxi truck and freight services.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compliance Manager for a six-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, oversight and continuous improvement of Aceit’s established transport compliance framework, with a primary focus on Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR requirements, transport safety, AMCAS accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with management, Fleet and Operations, you will ensure compliance requirements are maintained and embedded into day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee Aceit’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) framework

Monitor relevant transport legislation and regulatory requirements, including NHVR requirements

Develop, maintain and review compliance policies, procedures and registers

Maintain AMCAS accreditation and coordinate accreditation audits, reviews and corrective actions

Conduct regular fleet and client-site compliance audits

Maintain contractor compliance records, including licences, registrations, insurance, servicing, inductions and clearances

Administer and maintain contractor compliance information within RAPID

Oversee transport-related incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions

Provide compliance advice and guidance to management and operational teams

Work directly with contractor drivers and fleet owners where compliance matters arise

Maintain accurate compliance records and reporting

Identify opportunities to improve compliance systems, processes and reporting.

Must Have

Demonstrated experience in compliance, safety or risk management within the transport industry

Strong knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations

Sound understanding of heavy vehicle transport compliance requirements

Experience managing compliance audits, registers, policies and procedures

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Ability to address compliance issues professionally and consistently

Experience with AMCAS, RAPID, HUB FMS or similar systems, and experience working with contractor based transport fleets, will be highly regarded.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a compliance manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?