HVNL Compliance Officer - Construction & Road Projects

John Holland; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland, in collaboration with Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia, leads the Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide. The HVNL Compliance Officer role supports heavy-vehicle operations, ensuring Chain of Responsibility obligations and project requirements are met on a major road infrastructure program.

The role focuses on providing expert guidance, conducting audits, and developing training to promote a strong safety culture across all heavy-vehicle activities,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, transport compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of Heavy Vehicle National Law and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, mining, transport, or logistics environments.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to influence compliance behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on HVNL, CoR, and heavy vehicle compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of HVNL compliance systems, processes and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Review transport activities, management plans, permits, and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Support investigations into transport-related incidents, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Engage with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to promote compliance and safety standards.
• Develop and deliver HVNL and CoR awareness training and support project teams with obligations.
• Monitor compliance performance, maintain reporting requirements, and provide updates to project leadership.
• Assist with management of heavy vehicle risks including fatigue, mass, dimension, loading and vehicle safety.

Skills

HVNL compliance

CoR (Chain of Responsibility)

Transport compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Australian Driver’s Licence

Job description

John Holland, in collaboration with Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia, leads the Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide. The HVNL Compliance Officer role supports heavy-vehicle operations, ensuring Chain of Responsibility obligations and project requirements are met on a major road infrastructure program.

The role focuses on providing expert guidance, conducting audits, and developing training to promote a strong safety culture across all heavy-vehicle activities,