Are you passionate about transport safety and compliance? Join a trusted regional operator delivering school, regional, and V/Line services and help drive a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Safety and Compliance Officer to lead the delivery of safety initiatives and regulatory compliance across our Victorian and South Australian transport operations. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our Safety Management System (SMS), supporting internal audits, managing incidents, and liaising with government and regulatory stakeholders.

This position ensures adherence to Victorian and South Australian transport legislation, child safety standards, and contract requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture among staff.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) and compliance registers

· Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across sites and services

· Lead investigations into incidents, implementing corrective actions

· Monitor and interpret regulatory changes (e.g., Bus Safety Act, Chain of Responsibility)

· Maintain operator accreditation and training records

· Support internal and external audit readiness

· Promote and uphold Child Safe Standards and reporting obligations across jurisdictions

You’ll Work Closely With

Internal: Managing Director, Operations Team, Drivers, Fleet and Workshop Staff

External: Transport Authorities, WorkSafe, Schools, and Child safety agencies

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

· Experience in safety, compliance, or transport operations

· Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and reporting skills

· Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities

· Competency in Microsoft Office and safety/compliance platforms

Desirable:

· Qualifications in WHS, Risk Management, or Transport

· Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS)

· Understanding of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act and Children and Young People (Safety) Act

· Knowledge of transport legislation, including Chain of Responsibility

Additional Requirements

· Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (MR/HR preferred)

· Driver Accreditation / CPVV

· Ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check (Victoria)

· Willingness to travel between operational sites in Victoria and South Australia

· Commitment to child safety and mandatory reporting obligations

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a safety-critical role, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your application including a resume and cover letter via Seek or email [email protected]