Contracts Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE REGULATOR Full time $132,034 per year

We're looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our team and play a vital role in overseeing NHVR's contractual arrangements. In this role, you'll manage the full contract lifecycle—from negotiating terms and ensuring compliance to monitoring performance and resolving disputes. Your work will ensure our contracts are strategically aligned and deliver real, measurable value.

If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Manager – Procurement and Contracts, this position is instrumental in strengthening supplier relationships, mitigating risk, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

  • Draft, negotiate, execute, monitor, renew, and close out contracts
  • Provide expert advice on contract terms and compliance
  • Resolve disputes and non-compliance issues
  • Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues
  • Maintain a centralised contract repository (Vendor Panel)
  • Report on contract status, expiries, renewals, and risks
  • Develop and implement contract frameworks and templates
  • Collaborate with procurement to improve cost and process efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with WH&S and NHVR policies

NHVR's Procurement and Contracts team are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site -

About You

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Time management and prioritisation
  • Contract analysis and risk identification
  • Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Project management knowledge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • 5+ years in contract management or procurement
  • Degree in Supply, Procurement, Business, Commerce, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of contract management principles

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 from $132,034.85 + superannuation
  • Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
  • 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
  • Professional membership

Application Process

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

Applications close: 5.00pm 8th October 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on

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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