Contracts Support Officer

Opportunity for a Contracts Support Officer at the NHVR, this role provides essential support in managing contracts and supplier relationships for NHVR. This role assists with contract administration and ensures data integrity within the contract management system, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all contracts. The role will be based at Head Office, Newstead.

The Contracts Support Officer provides essential support in contract administration and lifecycle management for NHVR. This includes maintaining contract registers, milestones, and reporting, preparing purchase orders, managing documentation, and ensuring data integrity within the contract management system. The role supports contract performance monitoring, compliance, and reporting, assists with system implementation and staff training, and helps resolve discrepancies or issues in collaboration with contract owners and stakeholders. You will ensure all contract management processes comply with NHVR policies, governance standards, and legislative requirements, while contributing to continuous improvement and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills, attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation, coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required, and familiarity with contract management software or tools is highly advantageous.

About You

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in similar procurement, contract management or system training support role.
• Knowledge and experience in contract management systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and record-keeping.

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 $102,056.69+ superannuation
• Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Modern office environment with attractive end of trip facilities
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
• Additional paid leave over Christmas closure
• 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
• 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: 5pm Thursday 26 March 2026 (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