Operations Manager

About the role

As an Operations Manager for our Northern Region at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), you’ll oversee the delivery of compliance monitoring and enforcement operations across a dynamic and expanding jurisdiction. You’ll play a key role in shaping the safety and performance of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry by leading a regional team, building strong cross-sector partnerships, and providing strategic input that influences national transport regulation.

This is a rare opportunity to bring together leadership, operational insight, and regulatory impact in a role that directly contributes to safer roads and a more efficient transport network. This position can be based in Townsville, Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay or Cairns.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead and deliver operational compliance and enforcement programs across jurisdictions
• Build key partnerships with government agencies and industry
• Provide expert guidance to senior executives and the NHVR Board
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Lead, mentor and support a regional team to achieve real outcomes

 About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• A collaborative and strategic mindset
• Experience in regulatory compliance or safety environments
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Agility to lead change and deliver complex programs

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
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Up to14.5% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• 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 27th May 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 recruitment@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.