Policy Advisor

As the Policy Advisor you will be responsible for providing a full range of legal services to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) operational, strategy and corporate areas and ensure the NHVR is appropriately represented in complex legal matters.

Reporting to the Manager Principal Policy Advisor - Access, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of heavy vehicle access and productivity reforms via the development, delivery and maintenance of policies and regulations. This will be achieved by driving national harmonisation of heavy vehicle access across all states and territories; comparing existing, delivering new or updating regulatory requirements; devising innovative solutions aimed at providing best practice approaches and addressing inconsistencies to heavy vehicle access and productivity; and consulting with state and territory jurisdiction stakeholders, peak industry bodies and road managers.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Policy Development: Research, draft, and refine policies and regulations related to heavy vehicle access.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with federal, state, and local governments, industry bodies, and road managers.

Project Support: Assist in delivering national access projects and initiatives within set timeframes.

Strategic Input: Contribute to continuous improvement of operational and strategic policies.

Communication: Prepare briefings, reports, and correspondence that clearly communicate policy positions and findings.

Compliance & Safety: Adhere to NHVR policies and promote a safe work environment.

NHVR's Legal Services 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

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle regulations**
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Skilled in research, analysis, and problem-solving**
• Ability to develop strategic and operational policy in a regulatory setting

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 from $119,012 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment –  up to2 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 22nd September 2024 (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