Safety and Compliance Manager

Linfox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Return to work bonus

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Linfox is seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager to support a major NSW transport operation across multiple sites. This hands-on role focuses on improving safety performance, managing risk and driving continuous improvement with operational teams.

You will lead audits and investigations, analyse trends, and provide practical guidance on transport safety and regulatory compliance. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to influence outcomes across a large network.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations or large multi-site environments.
• Strong safety and compliance background.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety.
• Experience leading audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to build relationships and influence operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Conduct audits, site inspections and compliance reviews across multiple sites.
• Analyse safety and compliance performance to identify trends and risks.
• Provide advice on transport safety, compliance and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and customer stakeholders.

Skills

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigations

Audits & inspections

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety

Job description

Job no: 763705
Work type: Full time
Location: Eastern Creek - NSW - Australia, Kemps Creek - NSW - Australia
Applications close: 29 Sep 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

We are seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager to support a major NSW transport operation. This hands-on role will see you working across multiple sites, partnering with operational teams to improve safety performance, manage risk and drive continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence outcomes across a large, complex network while building strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders. Key areas:

• Lead incident investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Conduct audits, site inspections and compliance reviews across multiple sites
• Analyse safety and compliance performance to identify trends and risks
• Provide advice on transport safety, compliance and risk management practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety outcomes
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and customer stakeholders

Are you the one?

You are a practical safety professional who enjoys working in operational environments and influencing positive outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement. You can demonstrate:

• Experience within transport operations or large multi-site environments
• Strong safety and compliance background
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety
• Experience leading audits, investigations and corrective actions
• Understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance
• Ability to build relationships and influence operational teams

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply..

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.