Transport Compliance Consultant

ComplyAssist Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; A distancia; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company laptop

Company phone

Flexible working (home-based)

Descripción de la vacante

ComplyAssist Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Compliance Consultant to work across a range of transport operators. You will assess client needs, advise on HVNL compliance, and help implement ISMS, policies and driver manuals tailored to each operator's fleet.

The role supports ongoing coaching, audits, and accreditation processes with frequent travel to client sites, while allowing home-based work across Australia.

Formación

• 5+ years in heavy vehicle compliance roles (Transport Compliance Manager/CoR Manager/Audit).
• Strong HVNL knowledge including 2026 amendments and NHVAS/HVA.
• Experience writing or implementing safety management systems and procedures.
• Auditing against standards, gathering evidence and reporting.
• Ability to give direct, practical advice to clients and manage deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Consulting and advisory across Primary Duty, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue, load security, etc.

Conocimientos

HVNL knowledge

Compliance advisory

Audit reporting

Written communication

Travel readiness

Herramientas

MS Office

Documentation tools

Descripción del empleo

ComplyAssist Australia Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW

ComplyAssist Australia helps heavy vehicle operators build and maintain Safety Management Systems that work in day‑to‑day operations. We combine subscription‑based SMS products with hands‑on compliance coaching, built around the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms and the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme. Our clients range from small operators to national fleets.

The amended HVNL commenced on 1 August 2026, and operators are now working through what it means for them. Many need experienced, practical support, and that is where you come in.

About ComplyAssist

ComplyAssist Australia helps heavy vehicle operators build and maintain Safety Management Systems that work in day‑to‑day operations. We combine subscription‑based SMS products with hands‑on compliance coaching, built around the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms and the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme. Our clients range from small operators to national fleets.

The amended HVNL commenced on 1 August 2026, and operators are now working through what it means for them. Many need experienced, practical support, and that is where you come in.

About the role

If you have worked as a Transport Compliance Manager, you already know this job. The difference is that you will do it as a consultant across a range of transport businesses, working alongside their directors, managers and compliance staff.

Each client brings a different fleet, freight task and level of maturity. You will assess where they stand, tell them plainly what needs to change, and help them put it in place, and then assist them ongoing.

This position is open to applicants located anywhere across Australia, including all States and Territories. There are no geographical restrictions, providing candidates with the flexibility to work from their preferred location.

What you will do

• Consulting and advisory: Advise clients on the Primary Duty, Chain of Responsibility, executive due diligence, fatigue, mass, dimension and loading, maintenance, speed and fitness to drive.




• Gap analysis audits: Assess systems, records such as work diaries, and on‑ground practice against the HVNL, the SMS Standard and accreditation requirements. Report findings clearly and recommend practical corrective actions.




• Management system writing and tailoring: Tailor ComplyAssist's ISMS manuals, policies, SOPs, driver manuals, forms and risk assessments to each operator's business.




• Accreditation support: Guide operators through General Safety Accreditation (GSA), Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA), the NHVAS to HVA transition and audit preparation.




• Implementation and coaching: Walk directors and compliance staff through their system, support inductions and training, and help them generate evidence that the system is working.




• Ongoing client support: Review compliance reporting, investigate non‑conformances and their root causes, help close out corrective actions, and assist with incidents and regulator correspondence.

About you

Essential

• 5+ years in a heavy vehicle compliance role, such as Transport Compliance Manager, CoR Manager, Compliance Coordinator or Auditor.




• Strong working knowledge of the HVNL, including the 2026 amendments, Chain of Responsibility, NHVAS (Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue) and HVA.




• Experience writing or implementing safety management systems, policies and procedures.




• Experience auditing against a standard, gathering evidence and writing clear reports.




• Confidence to give direct, practical advice to anyone from a business owner to a driver.




• Strong written communication, sound Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage several clients and deadlines at once.




• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Highly regarded

• NHVR HVA scheme Approved Auditor status, or Exemplar Global auditor credentials.




• Lead auditor experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.




• Fatigue risk management qualifications, or a Certificate IV or higher in WHS.




• Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (HVA), National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA).




• Experience in specialist tasks such as dangerous goods, livestock, OSOM or PBS.




• Transport operations experience or a heavy vehicle licence, and a genuine interest in the industry.

What we offer

• Competitive and generous salary package + superannuation.




• Company Laptop and Company Phone.




• Flexible working arrangement including home-based with regular client travel.




• Variety across operators, freight tasks and compliance problems.




• A developed ISMS and document suite to work from, so you are not starting from a blank page.




• The chance to help shape a growing Australian compliance business.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.