Chief Safety

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Humero Full time $200,000 - $300,000 per year

About the Organisation

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia's national body for heavy vehicle regulation, dedicated to safer, more productive, and sustainable road freight. Headquartered in Brisbane, the NHVR reduces duplication across jurisdictions and drives consistency, innovation, and performance across the heavy vehicle industry.

Under the new CEO, the organisation is evolving its operating model and culture to strengthen delivery and impact. The Safety & Productivity Division plays a pivotal role in setting regulatory strategy, policy, and standards to enhance industry safety and efficiency.

About the Position

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Safety & Productivity Officer leads the Division responsible for the NHVR's regulatory frameworks, policy, and assurance functions.

This senior executive will shape the NHVR's national safety and productivity agenda, providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board, overseeing the implementation of the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025, and driving continuous improvement across regulation and compliance.

Key priorities include:

  • Leading innovation and reform in regulatory policy and practice
  • Tracking and interpreting technological and industry trends to inform the NHVR's long-term strategy and regulatory approach
  • Translating legislation into effective operational frameworks
  • Building strong relationships with government and industry
  • Enabling industry innovation through collaboration with technical teams and proactive regulation and codes of practice development
  • Providing cross-organisational and sector-wide leadership as part of a high performing executive team driving shared priorities
  • Leading a high-functioning, 70+ person team across policy, standards, and engineering functions

About the Person

You are a seasoned executive with proven leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. With deep experience in policy, regulation, or public administration, you bring:

  • Exceptional leadership and change management skills
  • Strategic and analytical capability
  • Strong stakeholder influence and political acumen
  • A track record of delivering regulatory or policy reform
  • Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Law, or related fields

You'll be motivated by the opportunity to shape national outcomes and lead a team driving safer, more productive transport for Australia.

To submit your application, please click Apply Now and include your resume and cover letter by Friday 21st November 2025 or contact Tim Turner on or  for a confidential discussion.

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