WH&S and Compliance Co-ordinator

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

This is a hands‑on role in Burton, where you’ll work closely with management and operational teams to maintain strong safety and compliance standards across our transport operations. You’ll play an important part in strengthening our safety culture, improving systems and ensuring our people return home safely every day.

About the Role

As our WHS & Compliance Coordinator, you’ll coordinate a range of WHS and compliance activities across multiple operational locations. You’ll help keep our systems up to date, support our teams with practical safety advice and ensure we continue to meet legislative and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated safety professional who enjoys being hands‑on, working with people and finding practical solutions.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in WHS, compliance, risk management or safety coordination within a transport or similar environment.
• A strong understanding of heavy vehicle operations, 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 manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A practical and solutions‑focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to travel between operational sites.

Qualifications & Experience

The following would be highly regarded:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Experience working with WHS management systems and compliance functions.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Experience in heavy vehicle, transport, logistics or equipment hire industries.
• Knowledge of relevant state‑based WHS legislation.

Why Join Big Chief Hire?

Join a growing transport organisation where safety is genuinely valued, your ideas are heard and you can make a real difference.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of WHS and compliance activities, work closely with people across the business and help shape safer, more effective ways of working.

About Us

Big Chief Hire, a proud member of the Northeast Auto Group, is your go‑to supplier for truck and heavy machinery hire across Australia. We provide an extensive range of hire equipment — from earthmovers to trucks — tailored to suit every project.

Whether you need wet hire with skilled operators or dry hire where you take the controls, Big Chief Hire is committed to delivering exceptional service, reliable machinery, and flexible hire solutions. You can count on us to keep your project moving.

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award‑winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high‑performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second‑to‑none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

Ready to make the move?

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre‑employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre‑Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.