Transport Risk & Assurance Audit Lead – National Travel

National Distribution Services; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geelong base

National travel opportunities

Shape a new role in audit & assurance

Job summary

Reach Plus, Geelong-based, is seeking an Audit & Compliance Manager to lead risk-based audits across our contractor network, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation and contracts, and driving practical improvements across the business.

You will work with Logistics, WHS, Contracts, People, Finance and Technology teams, shaping frameworks, reporting and technology for a consistent national assurance approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, risk, compliance, or assurance roles.
• Understanding of transport, logistics, or contractor-heavy environments.
• Knowledge of CoR and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk-based audit and monitoring plan from planning to reporting.
• Assess contractor compliance, licensing, insurance, and safety obligations.
• Evaluate Chain of Responsibility and WHS controls in daily operations.
• Deliver evidence-based reports with actionable recommendations and owners.
• Track findings through remediation and governance processes.
• Support operational planning with early visibility of issues.
• Develop national audit reporting on coverage, performance and risks.
• Coordinate external audit providers and incorporate findings into improvements.
• Advise on risks and controls for contractor changes and new initiatives.
• Improve audit delivery using data analytics and automation.
• Engage contractors and stakeholders with objectivity and professional judgement.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Compliance

Contractor management

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

CoR & WHS

Education

Auditing qualification

Transport or safety background

Job description

Reach Plus, Geelong-based, is seeking an Audit & Compliance Manager to lead risk-based audits across our contractor network, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation and contracts, and driving practical improvements across the business.

You will work with Logistics, WHS, Contracts, People, Finance and Technology teams, shaping frameworks, reporting and technology for a consistent national assurance approach.