Operational Compliance Specialist

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. 

We’re now looking for an Operational Compliance Specialist. This is a project role responsible for managing the ongoing review and continuous improvement of documentation, systems and processes related to safe and correct train operations and other identified change management initiatives.

 What You’ll Do 

• Scope, plan and deliver agreed PN HSE improvement initiatives aligned with strategy and business requirements.
• Consult, develop and maintain operational documentation and processes to ensure documents are relevant and compliant with WHS & Rail regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage change initiatives related to HSE, ensuring they align with organizational goals.
• Work with employees and management at all levels, to gain support and collaborate on change strategies.
• Facilitate small groups of SMEs to ensure document accuracy and compliance with consultation requirements.
• Participate in the PN assurance program to ensure suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Safety Management System.
• Provide coaching to frontline leaders where required and build technical capability in wider HSE team.

What You’ll Bring 

• Rail safe working competency (desirable)
• WHS qualifications (desirable)
• Experience and knowledge of operational processes (desirable)
• Experience in the development of procedures, forms and templates associated with Management Systems
• Experience with consultation of union groups and WHS Committees (desirable)
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills including negotiation, facilitation and influencing
• Self-motivated and resilient with the tenacity to see difficult and detailed issues through to conclusion
• Knowledge of WHS and Rail Legislation

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day. 

Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.

Applications close 16 December 2025

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