Safety and Compliance Officer

ResourceCo Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ResourceCo is seeking a hands-on Safety & Compliance Officer based in Mulgrave, VIC, to support our operational sites and subcontractor tipper fleet. You will influence safety behaviours, strengthen compliance with CoR and NHVR requirements, and foster a strong safety culture on site.

You’ll engage directly with drivers, subcontractors and client representatives while coordinating inductions, site inspections and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, civil construction, waste or resource recovery environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and heavy vehicle compliance requirements.
• Ability to engage, influence and build relationships with drivers, subcontractors and site teams.
• Confident communicator in operational environments.
• Hands-on, practical and highly organized with ability to manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver subcontractor and tipper driver inductions and ensure compliance prior to mobilisation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance including documentation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure CoR and NHVR compliance across the fleet and identify risks for improvements.
• Monitor telematics and fleet data to identify non-compliance and fatigue risks.
• Engage with drivers, operators and client representatives to promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Partner with operational teams to continuously improve safety systems and processes.
• Support client audits and maintain relationships with Tier 1 civil contractors.

Skills

CoR knowledge

Driver engagement

Safety communications

Education

Cert IV in WHS

Tools

Telematics data analysis

Job description

We’re seeking a hands-on Safety & Compliance Officer to support our operational sites and subcontractor tipper fleet, based in Mulgrave, VIC.

You’ll play a key role in influencing safety behaviours, strengthening compliance across our fleet, and ensuring our people and partners meet Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR requirements. If you enjoy building relationships, and making a real impact on day-to-day operations, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver subcontractor and tipper driver inductions, ensuring all compliance requirements are met prior to mobilisation
• Monitor and maintain subcontractor compliance, including documentation, licensing, and accreditation requirements
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, site inspections, audits, and safety observations
• Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions
• Ensure Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR compliance across the fleet, identifying risks and driving improvements
• Monitor telematics and fleet data to identify non-compliance, fatigue risks, and unsafe behaviours
• Engage directly with drivers, operators, and client representatives to promote a strong safety culture on site
• Partner with operational teams to continuously improve safety systems and processes
• Support client audits and maintain strong working relationships with Tier 1 civil contractors

About You

• Previous experience in transport, civil construction, waste, or resource recovery environments
• Strong working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and heavy vehicle compliance requirements
• Proven ability to engage, influence and build relationships with drivers, subcontractors, and site teams
• Confident communicator who is comfortable working face-to-face in operational environments
• Practical, proactive, and highly organised with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work across multiple sites and adapt to changing operational priorities
• Relevant safety qualifications (e.g. Cert IV in WHS) highly regarded

Who we are:

ResourceCo is a global leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, with operations spanning Australia and South-East Asia. With a team of over 750 people, ResourceCo is proud to employ dedicated people who share a deep understanding of the technology, markets, stakeholder engagement and policies required to transform the re-manufacturing sector.

We work with companies and communities who have shared goals for greener supply chains and are committed to driving the circular economy towards net zero emissions by 2050.

Why join Resourceco?

• Secure, full-time position with consistent work
• Work in a growing industry focused on sustainability
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Employee Benefits Program with everyday discounts

ResourceCo is a global leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, with operations spanning Australia and South-East Asia. With a team of over 750 people, ResourceCo is proud to employ dedicated people who share a deep understanding of the technology, markets, stakeholder engagement and policies required to transform the re-manufacturing sector.

We work with companies and communities who have shared goals for greener supply chains and are committed to driving the circular economy towards net zero emissions by 2050.

ResourceCo is a global leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, with operations spanning Australia and South-East Asia. With a team of over 750 people, ResourceCo is proud to employ dedicated people who share a deep understanding of the technology, markets, stakeholder engagement and policies required to transform the re-manufacturing sector.

We work with companies and communities who have shared goals for greener supply chains and are committed to driving the circular economy towards net zero emissions by 2050.

ResourceCo is a global leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, with operations spanning Australia and South-East Asia. With a team of over 750 people, ResourceCo is proud to employ dedicated people who share a deep understanding of the technology, markets, stakeholder engagement and policies required to transform the re-manufacturing sector.

We work with companies and communities who have shared goals for greener supply chains and are committed to driving the circular economy towards net zero emissions by 2050.