NSW Compliance Officer | Lidcombe | $95K + Super

JobAdder Operations Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

JobAdder Operations Pty in Sydney is seeking a NSW Compliance Officer based in Lidcombe to oversee transport compliance across NSW. The role involves NHVR PBS vehicle approvals, reporting, and regulatory liaison to support performance improvement.

A strong focus on corrective actions and auditing is required. The position is full-time, based in Lidcombe, with regular travel across NSW sites and customer locations.

Qualifications

• Genuine hands-on experience in heavy vehicle compliance, NHVR, CoR, and ideally PBS.
• Understanding of road legislation, NHVAS, and fatigue management regulations.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance, safety, or operational auditing role within transport or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incident reporting and manage corrective actions.
• Manage NHVAS compliance for NSW operations.
• Manage NHVR PBS vehicle and combination compliance including accreditation and contractor compliance.
• Monitor Mass Management, Basic Fatigue Management (BFM), and Chain of Responsibility (CoR).
• Conduct audits on logbooks, maintenance sheets, run sheets, etc.

Skills

Heavy vehicle compliance

Regulatory awareness

Written & verbal communication

Travel willingness

Tools

NHVR

NHVAS

CoR

PBS

Job description

NSW Compliance Officer | Lidcombe | $95K + Super

NSW Compliance Officer | Lidcombe | $95K + Super

23rd September, 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY
A 100% Australian-owned and wholly locally operated company, they have provided professional logistics services for over 30 years. Their approach centres on flexibility and genuine partnership with customers to ensure long-term business relationships.
THE ROLE
The Compliance Officer is responsible for the achievement of business objectives and for managing aspects of transport compliance within New South Wales, including:

• Monitoring, managing and reporting on developments including changes in legislative and regulatory obligations
• Engaging with and advising the business on effective management of its compliance obligations and performance improvement
• Managing NHVR Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicle and combination approvals, accreditation requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations
• Implementation and maintenance of compliance framework and procedures
• Engagement with regulators
• Support and encourage the organisation in identifying and self-reporting on compliance issues, including supporting the investigation into such incidents, remediation plans, and continuous improvement
• Based at Lidcombe, with regular travel required across NSW operations and customer sites, this is a core part of the role

23rd September, 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY
A 100% Australian-owned and wholly locally operated company, they have provided professional logistics services for over 30 years. Their approach centres on flexibility and genuine partnership with customers to ensure long-term business relationships.
THE ROLE
The Compliance Officer is responsible for the achievement of business objectives and for managing aspects of transport compliance within New South Wales, including:

• Monitoring, managing and reporting on developments including changes in legislative and regulatory obligations
• Engaging with and advising the business on effective management of its compliance obligations and performance improvement
• Managing NHVR Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicle and combination approvals, accreditation requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations
• Implementation and maintenance of compliance framework and procedures
• Engagement with regulators
• Support and encourage the organisation in identifying and self-reporting on compliance issues, including supporting the investigation into such incidents, remediation plans, and continuous improvement
• Based at Lidcombe, with regular travel required across NSW operations and customer sites, this is a core part of the role

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct all incident reporting and manage corrective actions
• Manage NHVAS compliance for NSW operations
• Manage NHVR PBS vehicle and combination compliance, including accreditation and contractor compliance
• Monitor and manage Mass Management, Basic Fatigue Management (BFM), and Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
• Conduct audits on logbooks, maintenance sheets, run sheets, etc.
• Carry out safety audits and conduct toolbox talks with drivers
• Manage and monitor maintenance sheets
• Facilitate necessary training for fleet management and maintenance
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for operational teams on heavy vehicle compliance matters
• Manage all accidents, incidents, and liaise with insurance and legal officers within NSW

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Genuine, hands-on experience in heavy vehicle compliance, NHVR, CoR, and ideally PBS, a general WHS background alone will not be considered sufficient for this role
• Understanding of road legislation, NHVAS, and fatigue management regulations
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance, safety, or operational auditing role within transport or logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer focus
• High regard for safe working practices
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across NSW

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the Transport and Logistics industry
• Compliance officer experience
• HC or MC licence preferred
• Understanding of road legislation, NHVAS, and fatigue management regulations

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $95,000 + super
• Permanent, full-time position based in Lidcombe
• Join a well-established, genuinely Australian-owned logistics business with over 30 years in the industry
• A compliance function that's valued strategically, not treated as a box-ticking exercise