Transport Safety & Compliance Lead – Data-Driven & Hybrid

Kmart; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Team member discount

Brighter Benefits program

Bonus program

Parental leave

Mentor Program

Kudos recognition

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Transport Safety & Compliance Support Lead to safeguard our transport network across Victoria, QLD and NSW. The role collaborates with Distribution Centres, fulfilment operations and 3PLs to monitor safety, CoR compliance and risk-based improvements.

You’ll analyse safety data with Excel, Power BI and AI, investigate incidents, and drive practical improvements to transport safety and operational processes, while guiding training and performance tracking across partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or operational safety.
• Understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and transport safety requirements, including HVNL, fatigue management and load restraint.
• Experience supporting incident investigations, audits, risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret safety and operational data and turn insights into practical improvements.
• Confidence using Excel and Power BI, with an interest in using AI and technology to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across operational teams and third‑party logistics partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day transport operations to support compliance with safety standards, Chain of Responsibility obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Manage transport incidents, near misses and compliance breaches, supporting investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate safety, risk and compliance documentation.
• Analyse safety and transport performance data using tools including Excel, Power BI and AI, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Distribution Centres, internal teams and third‑party logistics providers to drive consistent safety and compliance standards.
• Track safety and compliance KPIs, audit actions and training completion across transport partners.
• Support safety and Chain of Responsibility training and help influence positive safety behaviours across the network.
• Use insights from incidents, audits and performance data to recommend practical improvements to transport safety and operational processes.

Skills

Transport safety

Logistics operations

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

CoR knowledge

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Kmart is seeking a Transport Safety & Compliance Support Lead to safeguard our transport network across Victoria, QLD and NSW. The role collaborates with Distribution Centres, fulfilment operations and 3PLs to monitor safety, CoR compliance and risk-based improvements.

You’ll analyse safety data with Excel, Power BI and AI, investigate incidents, and drive practical improvements to transport safety and operational processes, while guiding training and performance tracking across partners.