Transport Auditor

Join Team Global Express and Help Drive Safety, Compliance and Operational Excellence

At Team Global Express (TGE), we're committed to delivering exceptional logistics solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational integrity. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Transport Auditor – Delivery Partner Compliance to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring our subcontractor delivery partners operate in accordance with regulatory, contractual and safety requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional with experience in transport, logistics, auditing or risk management to influence positive outcomes across a national delivery network.

About the Role

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Transport Auditor will be responsible for auditing and monitoring subcontracted delivery partners to ensure compliance with Australian transport regulations, including National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) requirements, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, Workplace Health and Safety legislation, and Modern Slavery requirements.

You will also manage subcontractor pre-qualification, compliance assurance, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with internal stakeholders across Operations, Safety, Legal, Procurement, Risk and Compliance teams.

This role will involve regional travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Compliance Assurance

Plan, coordinate and conduct compliance audits across subcontracted delivery partner operations.

Assess compliance with NHVR regulations, Chain of Responsibility obligations, fatigue management requirements, vehicle standards, load restraint practices and driver qualifications.

Develop and maintain audit frameworks, checklists and compliance assessment tools.

Identify non-compliance risks and provide practical recommendations and corrective action plans.

Monitor delivery partner compliance performance and escalate significant risks where required.

Maintain accurate audit records and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements.

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and incorporate updates into audit processes.

Delivery Partner Governance & Compliance Management

Manage subcontractor pre-qualification and onboarding processes.

Verify and maintain compliance documentation including:

Licences

Permits

Insurance certificates

Safety certifications

Regulatory accreditations

Evaluate subcontractor management systems against TGE standards and regulatory requirements.

Maintain compliance databases and reporting systems.

Support subcontractors in addressing compliance gaps before contract commencement or renewal.

Partner with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure compliance requirements are embedded within contractual agreements.

Investigations & Stakeholder Management

Conduct and support investigations relating to subcontractor incidents and compliance breaches.

Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Provide guidance to subcontractors regarding compliance expectations and improvement initiatives.

Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in risk reviews and continuous improvement activities.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

Audit subcontractor safety management systems and workplace safety practices.

Verify safety induction programs, training records and PPE compliance.

Monitor fatigue management, vehicle safety and load restraint compliance.

Support implementation and monitoring of corrective actions following incidents or safety breaches.

Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the delivery partner network.

Escalate critical safety risks and contribute to safety performance reviews.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

3–5 years' experience in transport compliance, auditing, risk management or regulatory assurance.

Strong knowledge of:

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) requirements

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation

Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) legislation

Modern Slavery obligations

Experience auditing subcontractors, contractors or transport operators.

Exposure to contract management and subcontractor governance frameworks.

Excellent analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.

High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Willingness to travel regionally as required.

Desirable Qualifications

Qualifications in Transport, Logistics, Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing or a related discipline.

Formal auditing or compliance certifications.

Experience within transport, logistics, supply chain or freight operations.

At Team Global Express, safety, compliance and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about ensuring operational excellence and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/ .

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

Competitive salary above industry standards

Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

Flexible work, including work from home

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

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