Compliance Officer

Colt Logistics; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colt Logistics is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory, operational and documentation compliance across our Australian transport and logistics operations. The role is hands-on and requires the ability to identify gaps and implement systems to ensure our sites meet required standards.

You will manage compliance relating to export establishments, DAFF Approved Arrangements, biosecurity and food safety, HVNL/CoR/NHVR, and coordinate audits, inspections and training across

Formación

• Experience in compliance roles within transport, logistics, warehousing, or export.
• Strong knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing audits and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of DAFF Approved Arrangements and biosecurity regulations is highly regarded.
• Understanding NHVR, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage compliance across registered export establishment and export regulations.
• Oversee DAFF Approved Arrangements across sites.
• Ensure biosecurity, export and food safety compliance.
• Maintain records, procedures, registers and docs.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, renewals and corrective actions.
• Liaise with DAFF, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee HVNL, CoR, and NHVR requirements.
• Monitor fatigue management, licensing and training.
• Maintain temperature monitoring, pest control and inspections.

Conocimientos

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

Documentation management

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Independent work

Regulatory inspections

Descripción del empleo

Colt Logistics is a growing Australian transport and logistics company providing refrigerated transport, cold storage, warehousing, container handling and seafreight logistics services.

With multiple operational sites and an expanding range of services, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Officer to oversee and manage our regulatory, operational and documentation compliance requirements across the business.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who understands Australian regulatory requirements, can work independently, identify compliance gaps and implement effective systems to ensure our operations consistently meet the required standards.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing compliance across several key areas of our business, including:

Manage compliance requirements relating to our registered export establishment and applicable export regulations.

Oversee multiple Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Approved Arrangements across multiple operational sites.

Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant biosecurity, export and food safety requirements.

Maintain accurate records, procedures, registers and supporting documentation.

Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, renewals and corrective actions.

Liaise with DAFF, auditors and other relevant regulatory authorities.

Road Transport & Fleet Compliance

Oversee compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and applicable NHVR requirements.

Monitor driver fatigue management, work diaries, licensing and relevant training requirements.

Ensure vehicle maintenance, inspections, mass, dimension and load restraint compliance requirements are met.

Review transport procedures, identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.

Support management in maintaining safe and compliant transport operations.

Warehouse, Cold Storage & Site Compliance

Monitor compliance across our warehouse, refrigerated storage and container yard operations.

Ensure operational procedures align with applicable food safety, workplace safety and regulatory requirements.

Maintain compliance records for temperature monitoring, cleaning, pest control, equipment inspections and other relevant activities.

Oversee site-specific compliance obligations across multiple facilities.

Assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of safety and operational procedures.

Documentation, Auditing & Regulatory Management

Develop, review and maintain company policies, procedures, manuals and compliance documentation.

Conduct regular internal audits and compliance inspections across all operational sites.

Identify non-conformances, implement corrective actions and monitor their completion.

Maintain compliance registers, licences, approvals, certifications and renewal schedules.

Ensure documentation is accurate, current and readily available for regulatory inspections.

Keep management informed of legislative changes, compliance risks and areas requiring improvement.

Deliver compliance training and guidance to operational staff where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the company's compliance obligations and proactively manage requirements without needing constant direction.

The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience in a compliance role within transport, logistics, warehousing, food manufacturing, export or a related industry.

Strong knowledge of Australian regulatory and compliance requirements.

Experience managing audits, regulatory approvals and compliance documentation.

Knowledge of DAFF Approved Arrangements, export establishment requirements and biosecurity regulations, highly regarded.

Understanding of NHVR, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to interpret legislation and translate regulatory requirements into practical workplace procedures.

Confidence communicating with regulatory authorities, auditors, management and operational teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Experience managing compliance across multiple operational sites will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

Full-time position within a growing Australian logistics company.

Opportunity to take ownership of the company's compliance function.

Exposure to a diverse range of transport, warehousing, export and biosecurity operations.

Supportive management team and opportunities to implement meaningful operational improvements.

Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.