P&C Business Partner

Overview
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P&C Business Partner
role at
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
. We're looking for a confident and proactive People and Culture Business Partner to join our team at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). This is more than a BAU role, you'll be embedded with leaders across key client groups, shaping real outcomes that build capability, drive performance and support meaningful culture change.
You'll work closely with our People & Culture Centre of Excellence to roll out initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. Whether it's coaching leaders, advising on complex people matters, or driving change programs, you'll be a critical force behind our culture and people strategy. This role will require some travel and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance flexibility with in-office collaboration as well as the chance to genuinely influence people leadership in a fast-moving, national regulator.
Responsibilities
Building strong partnerships with leaders to deliver tailored, business-aligned HR support
Translating strategy into people outcomes through coaching, data and insight
Supporting performance, workforce planning, ER matters and people projects
Building and updating policies and processes to keep pace with our growing organisation
Leading organisational change and capability uplift across client groups
Delivering internal training and guidance to lift leadership capability
About You
You will have:
A degree in HR, ER/IR, business or related field
5+ years of generalist HR experience, ideally in complex or customer-focused environments
Sound commercial acumen with a passion for practical, people-first solutions
Strong influencing skills and the ability to coach at all levels
Confidence working autonomously and navigating ambiguity
About NHVR
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 supports 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
Paid leave over the Christmas closure period
Choice of accrued or rostered days off
Hybrid working environment - Up to 2 days from home
Wellbeing programs - discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions
Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan
Ongoing training and professional development support
Professional membership with HR Daily and HBR
Application Process
Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.
Applications close: 5:00pm Friday, 29th August 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.
Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Human Resources Services
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