Join our team at Linfox where safety, health and wellbeing are paramount. Together we innovate for a better and safer workplace. This is a site based role where the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to move between operational sites across the South East and Western suburbs of Melbourne. As this is a national role, periodic travel to Queensland will be required as part of the position.
Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?
We are seeking a proactive and experienced National Safety & Compliance Manager to join our Retail business unit. In this site-based role, you will play a critical part in connecting safety and compliance across multiple transport operational sites, ensuring our people have the skills, support, and systems in place to perform their roles safely. You must be flexible and willing to move between operational sites across the South East and Western suburbs of Melbourne. As this is a national role, periodic travel to Queensland will be required as part of the position.
In this role, you will work in close partnership with site leaders and frontline teams, conducting audits, leading incident investigations, and fostering a strong safety-first culture across the business. Key areas:
- Support transport and operational compliance, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management and load restraint
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with WHS legislation and internal standards
- Lead incident investigations using ICAM methodology and identify root causes and preventative actions
- Develop and implement safety systems, procedures, and risk management frameworks
- Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to leaders and operational teams to strengthen safety culture
- Analyse incident trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safety programs and achieve compliance targets
- Support the rollout of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) strategies across sites
Are you the one?
You are a confident and influential safety professional who thrives in operational environments, demonstrates strong resilience under pressure, works autonomously, and is passionate about driving positive safety outcomes. You can also demonstrate:
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum requirement)
- Diploma or tertiary qualification in WHS (highly regarded)
- Demonstrated experience in safety management systems, auditing, and incident investigation
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and transport compliance frameworks
- Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and safety training
- Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Background in transport, logistics, or similar operational environments (highly desirable)
What's in it for me?
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
- Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
- Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
- The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact
At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
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Further information
You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers
