At MKD TRANSCORP, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill transport company. We are driven by our people, our passion and our mandate to leave the world a better place.

As a family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, and our commitment to reliability.

Our teams encompass a diverse range of logistic professionals, all of which are committed to delivering excellence, safely to our valued customers.

We’re looking for a WHS & Compliance Manager to drive initiatives that protect our people, ensure compliance, and create proactive safety solutions across transport, logistics, warehousing, retail, and office environments. This role will predominantly be based at Chipping Norton.

Drive WHS Strategy & Compliance

Ensure all WHS policies meet local, state, and federal regulations, conducting regular reviews to maintain best practice.

Own and maintain the Risk Registers, ensuring annual reviews and implementation of preventative control measures.

Incident & Risk Management

Investigate accidents and injuries, implementing corrective and preventative measures.

Provide monthly safety reports, monitoring performance against WHS plans and KPIs.

Partner with leaders to reduce workplace incidents through proactive initiatives.

Training, Development & Leadership

Advise, train, and guide managers on WHS policies, programs, and practices.

Identify long-term strategic opportunities for WHS development.

Ensure contractor compliance and maintain up-to-date WHS training records for all business units.

Workers Compensation & Injury Management

Actively manage claims and return-to-work processes in partnership with leadership and brokers.

Implement strategies to reduce workers compensation premiums and improve workplace injury management outcomes.

WHS System Management

Serve as the primary custodian of iCare, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of incidents.

Ensure reportable incidents are recorded within 8 hours, with follow-ups completed within a week.

Oversee WHS system modules, including training records, compliance checklists, and toolbox meetings.

Qualifications/Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent experience).

Strong knowledge of WHS compliance, workers compensation law, Return to Work and COR legislation.

Prior transport industry experience (preferred) with a deep understanding and practical working knowledge of NHVS, NHVR and CoR requirements.

Strategic thinker who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and solve complex challenges.

Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills – ability to influence and educate at all levels.

Tech-savvy & systems-driven, with experience managing or implementing WHS software.

Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, bringing a solutions-focused, pragmatic approach.