Safety & Compliance Officer - Shepparton

Our Safety & Compliance Officers

Working as part of a large on-roads operations unit, our Safety and Compliance Officers are at the frontline in keeping our roads safe by monitoring heavy vehicles, working with industry and applying the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

Your role will include:

• Providing advice, education and guidance in the awareness of road safety for heavy vehicles in the community.
• Undertaking compliance and enforcement activities including checking the compliance of heavy vehicles, drivers and operators in line with the requirements of the HVNL.
• Working cohesively as a team to ensure we deliver activities in accordance with relevant road transport laws, regulations and process.

In Northern Victoria, our Safety and Compliance officers engage in On Road Enforcement (ORE) activities and over-dimensional load escorting. Flexibility with working hours is essential, with the need to work outside of normal office hours, including weekends and public holidays. Travel interstate and intrastate is required on occasion, including overnight stays.

To view the position description, visit https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search.

About you

As a Safety and Compliance Officer you will have:

• A valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s licence
• Flexibility to work varying shift times, public holidays and weekends, and undertake travel
• Demonstrated experience in delivering a high standard of customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills where you can foster effective working relationships both internal and external
• Great written communication and record maintenance skills
• Ability to interpret law and experience in working with a range of policies and procedures
• Established computer skills; experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• High level of ethics and a pragmatic approach; familiar with exercising professional judgement and providing effective conflict management
• Growth mindset and team player attitude
• A passion for road safety

We offer

We are currently offering permanent, full-time positions in Shepparton commencing 11 May 2026.

• A competitive salary package of $111,852 + super + applicable allowances
• Ongoing professional development, support and training in a team environment
• Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• 4 weeks annual leave, and options for a monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, flu vaccine, and financial programs including discounted banking products and finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.

Upon commencement, you will start a training program that involves practical, online and on the job training. Candidates will be expected to travel during periods of training.

Who we are

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your application, including CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role, and proof of your driver’s licence.

Applications close: 12 March at 5:00pm. Applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior.

The following outlines the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates:

1. Phone screen
2. Online assessment – safety awareness, personality questionnaire and basic computer skills
3. Cognitive abilities
4. In-person interview held the week of 23 March 2026 in Shepparton or online
5. Probity checks:
   • Traffic history
   • References
   • National police and work rights check
6. Successful candidates start on 11 May 2026?

If you have any technical questions about the position please contact Kirstie Matthews on 0418 587 389

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

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.