Safety & Compliance Advisor – HPV Permits

Hawk Logistics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established transport business

Hands-on role in safety and compliance

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Hawk Logistics in Melbourne seeks a Safety & Compliance Advisor to support HPV permits and HVNL compliance across our transport operations. The role is hands-on, involving HPV permit submissions, renewals and liaison with NHVR and road authorities.

You will implement WHS policies, conduct risk assessments, investigations and training, and maintain compliance records. The suitable candidate will have transport compliance experience and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Safety & Compliance role within the transport or logistics industry.
• Experience preparing, submitting and managing HPV permit applications.
• Strong understanding of HVNL, NHVR processes and road authority approvals.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Experience maintaining compliance registers and permit renewals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage HPV permit applications and renewals.
• Coordinate new permits, variations and amendments.
• Liaise with NHVR, road managers and authorities.
• Support WHS policy implementation, audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance records and assist with investigations and training.

Skills

Safety & Compliance

Transport/Logistics

HVNL knowledge

NHVR/CoR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Audits and risk assessments

Regulatory liaison

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher

Job description

Safety & Compliance Advisor – HPV Permits

Hawk Logistics is seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer to support our transport and logistics operations, with a particular focus on Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) compliance, High Productivity Vehicle (HPV) permits and operational safety.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone with demonstrated experience in transport compliance, safety management and the preparation and administration of HPV permit applications.

The successful applicant will work closely with operational teams, customers, regulatory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure our fleet and operations remain compliant with applicable legislative, permit and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

HPV Permits and Transport Compliance

Prepare, submit and manage High Productivity Vehicle (HPV) permit applications.

Coordinate new permits, permit renewals, variations and amendments.

Liaise with NHVR, road managers, state road authorities and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Review permit conditions, approved routes, vehicle configurations and operating restrictions.

Ensure vehicles and combinations operate in accordance with applicable permit conditions.

Maintain accurate permit registers, records and supporting documentation.

Monitor permit expiry dates and coordinate renewals to avoid operational disruptions.

Communicate permit requirements and restrictions to operations, drivers and relevant stakeholders.

Support compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Mass, Dimension and Loading requirements and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

Safety & Compliance

Support the implementation and maintenance of WHS policies, procedures and safety management systems.

Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.

Identify hazards and implement appropriate risk control measures.

Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions and preventative measures.

Monitor compliance with relevant WHS legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice.

Support Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance and heavy vehicle safety obligations.

Coordinate toolbox talks, safety communications and employee training.

Maintain safety registers, documentation and compliance records.

Assist with customer audits, regulatory inspections and internal compliance reviews.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across safety and compliance systems.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Demonstrated experience in a Safety & Compliance role within the transport or logistics industry.

Previous practical experience preparing, submitting and managing HPV permit applications.

Sound understanding of the NHVR permit application process and road manager approvals.

Knowledge of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Understanding of heavy vehicle configurations, mass, dimension and loading requirements.

Experience maintaining compliance registers, monitoring permit conditions and managing permit renewals.

Strong organisational, administrative and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and manage competing operational priorities.

Qualifications and desirable experience:

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher.

Knowledge of the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS).

Experience with heavy vehicle audits and compliance management systems.

Experience in fleet, transport or linehaul operations.

Current driver's licence.

What we offer

An opportunity to work within an established transport and logistics business.

A hands-on role with direct involvement in operational safety and fleet compliance.

The opportunity to improve and influence safety and compliance practices.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Competitive remuneration based on experience.

**All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and/or drug & alcohol testing as required.

P/L embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including, the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders and abilities.