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Luke Needs
Non-Testifying Expert
- Advanced Diploma of Logistics (Management).
- Advanced Diplomas in Training & Assessment / Training Design & Development.
- Diploma of Quality Systems Auditing & Integrated Business Management Systems.
- Certificate IVs in Training & Assessment, WHS Management, Road Transport Operations, and Heavy Vehicle Driving Instruction.
- Exemplar Global Heavy Vehicle Lead Auditor.
- NHVR Certified Auditor (NHVAS).
- WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Auditor.
- Heavy Vehicle Instructor/Assessor (Class MC).
- High Risk Work Assessor (Class LF/LO).
Expert Highlights
- Extensive experience in logistics, compliance, heavy vehicle training, and operational management.
- Specialist in Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVAS, Truck Safe, and transport industry compliance frameworks.
- Proven record designing and implementing compliance, operations, and quality management systems for national transport and warehousing organisations.
- Skilled auditor and assessor, accredited by NHVR, Exemplar Global, and WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation.
- Strong industry background as a certified heavy vehicle driving instructor, assessor, and incident investigator.
- Leadership experience in transport, warehousing, and mining operations, including remote FIFO roles.
Testifying Experience
- Provides expert compliance and auditing evidence in matters involving heavy vehicle safety, Chain of Responsibility, and accreditation.
- Conducts incident investigations and reporting (I-CAM certified) for use in regulatory and third-party reviews.
Specialisms
- Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance advisory.
- NHVAS, Truck Safe & HVNL auditing and accreditation.
- Heavy vehicle driver training and competency assessment.
- Compliance and quality management systems design.
- Incident investigation (I-CAM certified).
- Logistics and operational process optimisation.
Sector Experience
- Roads & Highways
- Mining & Resources
- Energy & Utilities
- Mega Projects
- International projects
Regional Experience
- Australia-wide (NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, SA – metropolitan, regional & remote/FIFO environments).