Road Movements Officer

Compass Group Pty Limited; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Road Movements Officer to train and assess on commercial and Defence specific vehicles. The role is based at RAAF Base Williamtown, on base, with a focus on compliant fleet operations and coordination with Defence personnel.

You will lead risk assessments, permits, maintenance scheduling, and drive operational support for drivers and staff, while ensuring CoR and NHVR compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport supervision or similar role.
• Solid understanding of vehicle maintenance, servicing schedules and repair coordination.
• Familiarity with transport management systems and MS Office.
• Be an Australian citizen and hold a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams and external service providers to ensure smooth, compliant fleet operations
• Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and provide appropriate documentation.
• Oversee and manage permit applications and associated requirements.
• Lead and support drivers and command operational staff
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR regulations and relevant state transport regulations
• Monitor and schedule vehicle maintenance and safety requirements
• Provide SME to resolve operational challenges promptly and effectively
• Maintain accurate records and operational reporting

Skills

Transport supervision

Vehicle maintenance coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Job description

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

We’re looking for an experienced Road Movements Officer to perform training and assessment on commercial and Defence specific vehicles

Location:

• RAAF Base Williamtown

This role is located on base, and ADF veterans are encouraged to apply as this role has significant interface with RAAF personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal teams and external service providers to ensure smooth, compliant fleet operations
• Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and provide appropriate documentation.
• Oversee and manage permit applications and associated requirements.
• Lead and support drivers and command operational staff
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR regulations and relevant state transport regulations
• Monitor and schedule vehicle maintenance and safety requirements
• Provide SME to resolve operational challenges promptly and effectively
• Maintain accurate records and operational reporting

About You:

• Born organiser with an eye for detail (you spot what others miss)
• Previous experience in transport supervision or similar role
• Experience managing vehicle condition and utilisation to keep fleets running efficiently
• A solid understanding of vehicle maintenance, servicing schedules, and repair coordination
• Great communicator – you love talking to people and getting things done
• Calm, cool, and collected – even when the pace picks up
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with transport management systems and Microsoft Office
• Team player with a positive, proactive mindset
• Be an Australian citizen and hold a current driver’s licence.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or?[e-mail]

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued.

By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.