Manager Investigations and Safety Compliance

5 days ago

Parramatta Park, Queensland, Australia NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE REGULATOR Full time $161,808 per year

About the role

As the Manager, Investigations and Safety Compliance, you will oversee complex and mid-level investigations, proactively identify emerging regulatory risks, and ensure consistent, risk-based enforcement approaches across jurisdictions.

This is an integral role in NHVR's national regulatory capability. You'll work closely with intelligence, legal and policy teams to inform strategic direction, deliver high-quality investigative outcomes, and promote a prevention-focused, intelligence-led regulatory posture.

Key responsibilities of this role are but not limited to:

  • Lead and mentor a national team of investigators, fostering a high performance and accountability culture
  • Coordinate investigations into systemic and complex breaches of HVNL and CoR
  • Ensure national consistency in compliance tools, methodologies, and reporting
  • Conduct quality assurance and oversight of briefs of evidence, enforcement notices and case documentation
  • Collaborate with internal teams and other agencies on joint casework
  • Contribute to NHVR's enforcement policy, regulatory reform and national planning
  • Deliver capability-building programs, systems and training across the compliance function

This full-time permanent position will be based in our Parramatta office and some travel will be required.

About You

  • Extensive experience in a similar role along with expertise in conducting and overseeing investigations in risk-based and legislative frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching multidisciplinary teams across jurisdictions
  • Advanced knowledge of HVNL, CoR, or similar safety-focused legislative regimes
  • Strong understanding of compliance monitoring, systems assessments and enforcement strategy
  • Skilled in developing regulatory reports, notices and briefs for legal proceedings
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, and influence strategic outcomes
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills

We offer

  • A competitive salary package of $161,808.27 + up to 14.5% superannuation
  • Choice of accrued leave or monthly/fortnightly rostered days off
  • Generous leave provisions including Christmas leave, parental leave and reproductive health leave.
  • Hybrid working environment – Up to 2 days from home.
  • Superannuation 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
  • Professional membership

Application Process

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

Applications close: 5.00pm 2 October 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential discussion, please don't hesitate to contact Katrina Chokljat - .

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

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. 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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