Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Officer (ASO4) / 1
Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI)
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Title of Position:
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Officer
Directorate:
Transport Safety Regulation
Classification Code:
ASO-4
Section:
Transport Safety Compliance
Position Number:
Job and Person Specification Approval
All excluding senior positions
Senior Positions
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CEO or delegate
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Commissioner for Public Employment
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to organisation goals:
The Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Officer is accountable to the Team Leader, Heavy Vehicle Accreditation for:
 participating in a range of activities aimed at implementing alternative compliance schemes relating to Transport Safety
Compliance Section that emphasises a quality management approach and the development of in-house audit systems
 undertaking a range of project and operational activities aimed at establishing and implementing alternative compliance
schemes and the development of in-house audit systems that emphasise a quality management approach
 working with Vehicle inspectors to undertake scheduled and random compliance auditing of scheme members
 identifying and following up on non-compliance utilising established procedures and processes including the preparation of
relevant reports and recommendations
which contributes to the Department’s goals of a transport system that is safe, efficient, reliable and in harmony with the environment
and to the achievement of National and State transport industry reforms.
2. Reporting/Working relationships
The Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Officer
 reports to the Team Leader, Heavy Vehicle Accreditation
 manages the work of others in the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Team
3. Special Conditions
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Must be prepared to enter into an annual performance agreement for the achievement of specified outcomes.
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Location will be at Walkley Heights in the Transport Safety Compliance Section but the successful applicant may be assigned to
other areas of the Department to perform work of a similar nature appropriate to the classification either on a temporary or
permanent basis.
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This role has been classified as a position of trust. The incumbent is subject to a satisfactory criminal history/record check in
line with the Department policy.
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Some intrastate travel may be required with overnight absences from home.
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4. Statement of key outcomes and associated activities
1.
Contribute to the development and implementation of extensive, Statewide and National, Heavy Vehicle Accreditation
schemes that significantly contribute to the safe, sustainable and competitive operation of road freight through:
a)
undertaking a range of project and operational activities aimed at establishing and implementing alternative compliance
schemes and the development of in-house audit systems that emphasise a quality management approach
b)
working with Vehicle inspectors to undertake scheduled and random compliance auditing of scheme members
c)
identifying and following up on non-compliance utilising established procedures and processes including the preparation
of relevant reports and recommendations
d)
assessing heavy vehicle freight issues and concerns raised by local government, business, community, industry groups,
sections within the Safety and Regulation Division and other stakeholders and proposing changes to compliance systems
and processes
e)
participating in:
 identification of alternative compliance opportunities
 establishment of policies and practices relating to acceptable levels of compliance and compliance criteria
 introduction of relevant technologies
2.
3.
f)
assisting in the development of appropriate business systems for the accreditation of transport operators according to
National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme Business Rules and Standards
g)
undertaking research and assisting with the preparation of discussion and briefing papers, cabinet submissions and
responses to Agency and Ministerial correspondence.
Contribute to the effective management of the Transport Safety Compliance Section by:
a)
participating in Section strategic planning activities and processes
b)
participating in the development and implementation of a quality management system for the Section
c)
participating in the monitoring of new developments, trends and issues in relevant fields, other Government initiatives and
strategies.
“Ensure that a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination is provided for employees by:
implementing departmental human resource policies
ensuring that the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Customer Service and Ethical Conduct are a normal part of
doing business
c)
managing industrial relations issues appropriately as they arise.”
a)
b)
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Examined
(Title)
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Acknowledged by occupant
(Print name)
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(Signature)
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
1.
Essential Minimum Requirements
1.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
a)
2.
Nil.
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills/Experience/Knowledge
a)
Proven experience in the transport industry with specific experience in the implementation and auditing of compliance
schemes against established standards including a working knowledge of current initiatives relating to compliance
within the transport industry.
b)
Sound knowledge of existing operational controls including Acts and Regulations relevant to the transport industry
with particular emphasis on the heavy vehicle industry, the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme, Fatigue
Management and other transport related alternative compliance schemes.
c)
High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including proven ability to write reports with
recommendations, consult, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders, deal tactfully and impartially when
faced with situations of conflict and develop and present information to groups.
d)
Possess creativity, sound analytical skills and a rational and self-motivated approach to developing new procedures,
considering alternative solutions to problems and applying initiative and judgement to complex situations.
e)
Sound administration and organisational skills including the ability to work within broad guidelines, cope with high
volumes of work, determine priorities and set and meet deadlines.
f)
Possess enthusiasm, initiative and flexibility to respond positively to changing requirements.
g)
Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity, customer service, ethical
conduct, and an understanding of, experience in, and ability to manage to the spirit and principles of the Premier’s
Safety and Wellbeing Declaration and the legislative requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act,
utilising AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management, or to an equivalent set of standards.
0412 455 277; Ian Winton 0418 805 581)
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