Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Compliance and Driver Development Officer

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The Role

CBCity is seeking a Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Compliance & Driver Development Officer to ensure our transport activities meet HVNL and CoR requirements. This role involves auditing and reporting on transport safety, driving continuous improvement, providing CoR education across the organisation, and managing key transport safety projects.

Join us and play a vital role in keeping our operations safe and compliant!

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Work closely with the Team Leader and Manager Fleet to ensure the Council’s transport activities comply with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and CoR Management Plan (CoRMP) requirements, and contribute to the development of safety practices.
• Assist with the auditing and reporting on transport safety across key operations and sites, identifying areas for continuous improvement aligned with CoRMP standards.
• Educate and support various departments on CoR policies, legislative requirements, and safety procedures to ensure consistent adherence to regulations.
• Oversee driver inductions, ongoing training, and assessments of driver competencies, while conducting regular vehicle and plant inspections to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards.
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing risks and incidents, improving driver behaviour and safety culture, and enhancing fleet safety performance.
• Manage investigations into vehicle incidents, including gathering data, conducting risk assessments, and analysing trends to implement targeted improvements.
• Ensure all fleet operations comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry legislation to uphold safety and compliance standards.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• HR Driver’s Licence
• Trade Qualification in Automotive Engineering (Light & Heavy)
• Extensive experience in transport safety and compliance, particularly in heavy and light vehicle waste and transport industries
• In-depth knowledge of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility provisions
• Experience managing large vehicle fleets and drivers, ensuring safety and compliance
• Proficient in fleet auditing, safety reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Familiar with vehicle inspection standards and manuals
• Skilled in driver training, competency assessments, and driving culture change
• Experienced in analysing vehicle incident and crash data for investigation and improvement purposes.

A Tertiary qualification Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is not essential but highly advantageous.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $101,423 (Grade H, Step 1) + Leaseback Vehicle + 11.5% super. Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• A Leaseback vehicle.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Paul Endycott (Manager Fleet) at paul.endycott@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 4 March 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.