Manager Systems Assessment

2 weeks ago


Parramatta, Australia National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Full time

We’re looking for a safety-focused leader to drive a new, strategically important Systems Assessment program. As Manager, Systems Assessment, you’ll lead a national field based team conducting in-depth safety system assessments across the heavy vehicle supply chain. This position can be based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Parramatta.

**About the role**

This is a newly created leadership role, responsible for building and leading a field-based team of Systems Assessment Officers and Senior Officers who deliver risk-based assessments, provide expert input into investigations, and contribute to NHVR’s national safety agenda.

You’ll work closely with NHVR’s Investigations and Compliance& Major Investigations teams to assess the effectiveness of Safety Management Systems (SMS) used by operators and off-road parties. Your team will be central to detecting risks, identifying safety failures, issuing improvement and prohibition notices, and influencing national safety outcomes.
- Key responsibilities of this role are: _
- Design and deliver a national field Systems Assessment Program in line with risk intelligence
- Lead a geographically dispersed team, providing mentoring, development and direction
- Coordinate targeted safety assessments across jurisdictions and industries
- Ensure inspections and assessments align with HVNL safety obligations and regulatory controls
- Provide strategic input to support investigations and broader compliance efforts
- Collaborate with technical and legal teams to address systemic safety risks
- Promote continuous improvement in SMS assurance, field assessments, and compliance tools
- Maintain a high-performing team culture aligned to NHVR’s values and regulatory approach

**About You**
- Proven experience in field-based SMS assessments or safety assurance
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing dispersed and technical teams
- Knowledge of regulatory risk controls, SMS frameworks and WHS legislation
- Ability to translate safety assessment findings into actionable outcomes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Experience delivering complex operational programs in regulated environments
- High level of initiative, sound judgement and ethical regulatory decision-making

**Why join us?**

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

**We offer**:

- (update as needed depending on role)
- A competitive salary package of **_$161,808_**_ + superannuation _
- Paid leave over Christmas closure.
- Choice of accrued or rostered days off
- Hybrid working environment - up to2 days from home.
- Superannuation co-contribution scheme
- 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 free family password security plan.
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Professional membership

**Application Process**

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


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