Overview
Transport Compliance & Assurance Manager, part of Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), leads transport compliance and operational assurance for national heavy vehicle and crane transport operations. Role can be based in Perth or Brisbane and supports crane mobilisation and project delivery across Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Fleet & Procurement, the National Transport Compliance & Assurance Manager is accountable for the design, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of transport compliance controls across the business.
Key responsibilities
1. National Transport Compliance Ownership
Own the national transport compliance framework covering HVNL, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management, mass and load restraint, vehicle standards and state-based regulatory requirements.
2. Compliance Control Effectiveness
Ensure transport compliance controls are practical, embedded and operating as intended through routine verification, data analysis and engagement with operational teams.
3. Incident, Breach & Risk Management
Lead the management of transport-related incidents, breaches and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
4. Process Standardisation & Documentation
Develop and standardise transport compliance procedures, work instructions and supporting tools to ensure consistent national application and ease of frontline use.
5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Establish and maintain transport compliance and performance metrics, providing clear visibility of trends, risks and improvement opportunities to the Head of Fleet & Procurement and executive stakeholders.
6. Stakeholder & Regulator Engagement
Partner closely with Fleet, Operations, Safety, HR and external providers, and support regulator interactions where required, ensuring a consistent and credible compliance posture.
What we're looking forYou are a transport compliance specialist with a strong understanding of regulatory obligations, operational risk and control effectiveness in heavy vehicle and crane transport environments. You are pragmatic, detail-driven and confident influencing operational leaders.Ideally, you will have
* 5+ years' experience in transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility or heavy vehicle operations (essential).
* Strong working knowledge of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and state-based transport legislation (essential).
* Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance controls are operating effectively in live operational environments (essential).
* Experience in asset-intensive, safety-critical industries such as cranes, heavy transport, Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewables or Infrastructure (highly desirable).
* Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to operate autonomously across a nationally dispersed organisation.
* Relevant qualifications in transport, compliance or WHS (desirable).
What's on offerAs National Transport Compliance & Assurance Manager, you will play a critical role in protecting the business, enabling safe and compliant crane mobilisation, and strengthening national consistency across transport operations.You will work closely with the Head of Fleet & Procurement to ensure transport compliance supports fleet strategy, operational reliability and risk reduction. We offer competitive remuneration, strong professional development opportunities, and a culture that prioritises safety, accountability and inclusion.How to ApplyPlease click "APPLY NOW" and follow the application process. We thank all applicants for their interest and will respond to all suitable candidates as soon as possible.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr