Senior Portfolio Specialist

Overview

About the role: The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking a Senior Portfolio Specialist to join our Data and Technology Division in Brisbane. This role sits within the Strategy and Architecture Unit, where you will lead the development and implementation of IT governance frameworks, assurance services, and scalable methodologies that support the successful delivery of complex initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor to project teams and stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and embed portfolio management practices that enable benefit realisation and strategic alignment. If you are ready to influence outcomes at a national level and contribute to a safer, more productive heavy vehicle industry, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site: https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

Responsibilities

- Governance & Frameworks: Design and oversee governance structures to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Methodology Development: Create and train staff on portfolio, program, and project management methodologies.
- Assurance & Risk Management: Conduct health checks and reviews to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
- Benefits Management: Align portfolio frameworks with strategic goals and track performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and build organisational capability.
- Process Improvement: Implement automation and data-driven solutions to enhance portfolio delivery.
- Troubleshooting: Stabilise underperforming projects through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess

- Tertiary qualifications in business, IT, or project management.
- Certifications like PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, MoP.
- 10+ years in IT project/program management, especially in large, complex portfolios.
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, and tools like MS Project Online, Jira.

Why join us?

The NHVR commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity regulating vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry and reduces duplication across state and territory borders. We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across multiple states.

We offer

- A competitive salary package based on $148,069.48 per annum + superannuation
- Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
- Additional paid leave over Christmas closure
- Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home
- Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
- Leave loading 17.5%
- Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions
- Salary packaging options including novated lease
- Discounted IT products including Microsoft and a free family password security plan
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5.00pm 13th October 2025 (applications may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified).

If you have any questions, please contact the NHVR recruitment team at recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Note

Please note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time. Only direct applications will be considered. We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

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