Fleet and Driver Safety 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 dedicated Fleet and Driver Safety Officer to support the delivery of safe and compliant fleet operations. 

Working within the Fleet Business Unit, this role plays a key part in ensuring adherence to HVNL and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements, while leading fleet and driver safety initiatives, compliance audits, and staff education across Council worksites.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead Council activities to ensure compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provisions, including the CoR Management Plan
• Assist and report on key business projects and programs
• Develop and implement audit and reporting processes for fleet and driver compliance, ensuring the Council meets all reasonable fleet and driver safety measures.
• Support and educate various organisational areas on CoR functions to ensure compliance with legislation and Council’s CoRMP- related policies and procedures
• Assist in developing policies, systems and processes to achieve and maintain compliance with CoR legislative requirements.  
• Coordinate driver induction and training programs to ensure the continual enhancement of a safety driving culture.
• Collect and analyse vehicle incidents, non-conformance, and other data to develop initiatives that reduce risks to council staff, drivers and the community.
• Coordinate investigations for all vehicle incidents and recommend necessary remedial actions
• Coordinate risk assessments for the Council’s fleet of vehicles, plan, and mechanical equipment.
• Undertake administrative duties aligned with this position.  

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

You will have

• Qualifications in WHS, Road Safety or equivalent experience.
• Experience in implementing safety management processes and procedures
• High level knowledge of WHS legislative framework, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) framework, current trends and industry best practice.  
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation to meet business requirements
• Proficient in auditing, reporting, and regulatory compliance for fleet operations.  
• Experience in fleet transport regulatory compliance or best practice quality control and reporting roles 

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

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• 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 Lisa Oldridge (Executive Business Manager) at lisa.oldridge@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 24 June 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.