Compliance and WHS Manager

Lead WHS & compliance for a trusted SA transport & civil success story.

• Lead WHS & compliance for a trusted SA transport & civil success story.
• Shape safety and compliance across a growing fleet and multi-site operations
• Senior role with direct CEO access, autonomy, and a values-driven culture

About the company

O’Neill Contracting is a family-owned and operated transport and civil construction company, established in 1980. The company has been successfully operating for over 40 years in the civil and heavy haulage industries. Over the decades, O’Neill Contracting has earned the respect and trust of clients and industry peers through honest, punctual, and reliable service. With a growing transport fleet of approximately 30 prime movers, 75 trailers and additional construction equipment, compliance, safety and operational integrity are central to the business’s continued success. They have a vison to build lasting infrastructure and customer relationships that support the growth of local communities.

About the Role

Based in Wingfield and reporting to the CEO, the Compliance and WHS Manager ensures O’Neill Contracting meets all legislative, regulatory and internal compliance requirements across transport, construction and civil operations. The role oversees audits, WHS documentation, incident management and compliance programs, supporting operational teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality and operational integrity, including systems governed by the Heavy Vehicle National Law, Chain of Responsibility, and quality management procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance, WHS & Quality Leadership: Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, WHS (WHS), Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and internal policies and provide compliance leadership across construction, civil and transport operations, including a growing heavy vehicle fleet.
• Auditing & Risk Management : Plan and conduct internal audits across worksites, fleet and operations.
• Site Engagement & Training: Maintain a strong on-site presence with regular site visits and work alongside operational teams to provide hands-on support and coaching, this includes the delivery of WHS, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility training
• Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Manage document control systems, SWMS, compliance registers, vehicle and fleet compliance records and prepare clear, data-driven compliance and audit reports for the CEO and management team

Skills and experience

• Strong transport compliance experience, including HVNL and Chain of Responsibility
• Proven experience in audits, incident management, risk control, and compliance reporting
• Experience across multi-site operations and fleet environments
• Confident, personable communication style with the ability to influence operational teams
• Experience with SWMS, document control, vehicle compliance, and quality management systems

O’Neill Contracting offers a values-driven, safety-first environment where accountability means owning outcomes, not just tasks. The role provides:

• A senior position with genuine influence and autonomy with direct access to the CEO and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen WHS and compliance across a growing transport fleet and multiple sites
• A stable, locally based organisation with long-term projects and growth
• A business with strong staff retention where individual contributions are valued
• Office culture that’s relaxed and respectful – have a laugh, do good work

Apply today by sending a short cover letter and CV or contact Bec Ramsden on for a confidential discussion