Principal Safety & Compliance Officer

Our Principal Safety and Compliance Officers are dedicated leaders who inspire teams and drive positive outcomes for the community. They oversee enforcement operations staff, supported by Senior Safety and Compliance Officers, ensuring that people remain at the heart of operational success.

Leadership Focus

• Provide clear direction and guidance to your teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Empower staff by encouraging openness to new approaches and supporting professional growth.
• Coordinate operational plans and outcomes while motivating teams to deliver excellence in road safety initiatives.

 Collaboration & Influence

• Build strong, cohesive relationships across your teams, the wider Operations division, and the heavy vehicle industry.
• Act as a trusted leader who can unite diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Champion effective communication and conflict resolution to maintain a positive and productive workplace.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Penrith. Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal hours and travel intrastate is required to strengthen connections across the division.

About You

• Hold a relevant automotive mechanical trade qualification.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire large, diverse teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in people management, including coaching, mentoring, performance development, and handling sensitive matters such as WHS incidents, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution.
• Experienced in managing resources, budgets, and operational infrastructure while keeping team engagement and wellbeing front of mind.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to foster trust, build strong relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate staff, encourage innovation, and guide teams through change with resilience and clarity.
• Strong commitment to safety, with knowledge of the heavy vehicle industry or regulatory environments highly regarded.

We offer

• A competitive salary package from $161,211.96 + superannuation
• Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Modern office environment with attractive end of trip facilities
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
• Additional paid leave over Christmas closure
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions
• Salary packaging options including novated lease
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV, cover letter and copy of your qualifications addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5pm 27 November 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior). 

Applications previously submitted will remain under consideration; resubmission is not required.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.