Manager, National CoR APAC

Americold Logistics, LLC.

Manager leading national Chain of Responsibility compliance for Americold's transport network. Driving safety, risk management, and compliance initiatives across various sites and providers.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeProspect • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the development, implementation, and governance of CoR frameworks nationally
Ensuring consistent application of NHVL requirements across all sites and regions
Developing and maintaining national CoR policies, procedures, and standards
Conducting audits and assurance activities across multiple sites and transport providers
Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring ongoing compliance
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating transport-related risks
Maintaining national risk registers and control frameworks
Leading investigations into incidents, breaches, and near misses
Driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Uplifting CoR maturity and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Establishing national standards for transport provider compliance and onboarding
Ensuring all carriers and subcontractors meet CoR obligations
Partnering with site operations and providers to embed CoR into daily operations
Providing expert advice on compliance risks in operational decision-making
Developing and delivering national CoR training programs
Building capability and awareness across the business
Coaching leaders and operational teams on compliance responsibilities
Championing a strong safety-first culture aligned with WHS and AOS frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years’ experience in transport, logistics, or safety/compliance roles
Demonstrated experience managing CoR compliance in a multi-site or national environment
Strong knowledge of NHVR / NHVL requirements
Experience in 3PL, cold chain, or FMCG logistics (highly desirable)
Proven experience in auditing, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Strong data analysis and reporting capability
Qualification in Logistics, Safety, or related field
CoR / NHVR compliance training
ICAM or similar incident investigation certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to lead a significant, complex national function within a growing global organisation
A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and community
A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
Access to Fitness Passport to support your health and wellbeing
Structured training and development programs
Novated leasing options
Paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

CoR frameworksNHVL requirementsauditingrisk managementdata analysisreportingcompliance frameworksincident investigationroot cause analysiscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadvisorytraining developmentcapability buildingsafety cultureoperational decision-making

Certifications

CoR compliance trainingICAM certification