Safety & Compliance Lead — Transport Operations

Big Chief Hire; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Big Chief Hire is seeking a WHS & Compliance Coordinator in Australia to coordinate WHS and compliance activities across multiple locations. You’ll help keep systems up to date, support teams with practical safety advice and ensure we meet legislative and industry requirements.

You will maintain the WHS Management System, support incidents, risk assessments and audits, and drive continuous improvement while travelling between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in WHS, compliance, risk management or safety coordination within a transport or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of NHVR requirements and Chain of Responsibility.
• Experience managing WHS documentation, reporting, audits and compliance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to travel between operational sites.
• A practical and solutions‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the company’s WHS Management System, ensuring documentation is current, compliant and audit ready.
• Support WHS compliance across multiple sites and operational locations.
• Maintain accurate WHS records, reporting systems and documentation.
• Manage WHS data, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide practical WHS guidance and support to managers and operational teams.
• Monitor changes to WHS legislation, regulations and transport industry requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of NHVR requirements and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
• Coordinate and support CoR training, verification and record keeping.
• Assist with risk assessments, hazard identification, inspections and audits.
• Support workplace improvements and corrective actions.
• Assist with safety communications, toolbox talks and employee engagement.
• Build positive relationships across the business and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

WHS compliance

Safety coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation & independence

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Big Chief Hire is seeking a WHS & Compliance Coordinator in Australia to coordinate WHS and compliance activities across multiple locations. You’ll help keep systems up to date, support teams with practical safety advice and ensure we meet legislative and industry requirements.

You will maintain the WHS Management System, support incidents, risk assessments and audits, and drive continuous improvement while travelling between sites.