Manager Investigations and Safety Compliance

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s independent regulator for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes. Our mission is clear: deliver a safe, efficient, and productive heavy vehicle industry for all road users.

We’re seeking a proven leader to manage our newly established Investigations and Safety Compliance team, a frontline unit tackling systemic risk, operator safety failures, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) breaches under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

About the role

As the Manager, Investigations and Safety Compliance, you will lead a geographically distributed team of Senior Investigators and Investigators across multiple states. You’ll oversee complex and mid-level investigations, proactively identify emerging regulatory risks, and ensure consistent, risk-based enforcement approaches across jurisdictions.

This role is a key part of 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:

• Lead and mentor a national team of investigators, fostering high performance and professional growth
• 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, legal counsel, intelligence units, 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
• Represent NHVR at senior-level forums and external stakeholder engagements
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence

About You

• Minimum 8 years in a regulatory, law enforcement or compliance investigation’s role
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams across jurisdictions
• Expertise in conducting and overseeing investigations in risk-based and legislative frameworks
• 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 lead with integrity, make sound decisions under pressure, and influence strategic outcomes
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Current Australian driver’s licence

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 of $161,808.27 + superannuation
• Choice of accrued or rostered days off
• Paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – Up to2 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 22nd August 2024 (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 - Katrina.Chokljat@nhvr.gov.au .

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.