Operations Support Officer

We are looking for a highly organised administrative extraordinaire to Provide administrative support, including preparing duty rosters, email and diary management for the Principal Safety and Compliance Officer and support the effective delivery of prosecution services through the provision of high-level administrative support, research and the preparation of information and reports. Fixed Term contract until 23 December 2026 based in Launceston. Hybrid working model.

About the Role

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to manage effective relationships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Demonstrated strong levels of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare a range of documentation for the business.
• Extensive experience in using a range of business systems and information technology, including MS Office Suite.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and responsibilities, pay attention to detail and make critical deadlines.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound judgement to decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage support services and task to establish a course of action for self and others to achieve specific objectives and deliver expected outcomes.

About you

Highly Regarded:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in administration roles.
• Demonstrate organisational and administrative skills with extensive experience in supporting senior management and others.
• Industry recognised qualifications and/or relevant experience in business administration.
• Experience and prior working knowledge of the heavy vehicle industry and Regulatory Compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across a range of internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in using technology and systems.
• Demonstrated time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Please address your experience relevant to the role.

For any further information visit and to view the position description, please visit our website - https://www.nhvr.gov.au/.

Successful applications will be subject to a background check which includes a criminal history check.

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.