Policy Advisor

5 hours ago

Brisbane, Australia National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Full time

**About the role**

Based at our Newstead office, the Policy Advisor will support the Manager, Strategic Policy to shape and deliver legislative, strategic and policy priorities related to national heavy vehicle reform.

Key responsibilities of this role are: (but not limited to)
- Research, draft and collaborate on policy documentation.
- Provide evidence-based policy advice to support informed decision-making on a range of legislative, strategic and operational policy matters.
- Prepare a range of written papers including, policy position papers and options, reports, procedural documentation, and other correspondence.
- Liaise and consult with government agencies (federal, state and local), industry, community and other stakeholders on strategic or operational matters.
- Conduct research and analyse complex data, issues and trends. Proactively contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation and continued improvement of strategic policy and legislative frameworks.

Our Strategic Policy team are instrumental in setting regulatory strategy, policy and standards to enhance the safety and productivity of the heavy vehicle industry across Australia.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Previous Policy Advisor experience or related role within a similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience with high levels of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects to deliver timely and effective results in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated fundamental skills in research, analysis and problem-solving.

**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**
- A competitive salary package of **$**132,034.85** + 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 to15.25% 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 free family password security plan.
- Ongoing training and professional development support

**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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