Policy Advisor - Access

As Policy Advisor, you will play a key role in advancing heavy vehicle access and productivity reforms through the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of policies and regulations. Your work will focus on achieving national harmonisation of heavy vehicle access across all states and territories by:

• Evaluating existing regulatory frameworks and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Designing and delivering new or updated regulatory requirements
• Developing innovative, best-practice solutions to address inconsistencies and enhance productivity
• Engaging collaboratively with stakeholders, including state and territory jurisdictions, peak industry bodies, and road managers

Reporting Line Reporting to the Principal Policy Advisor – Access, you will contribute directly to shaping a more consistent and efficient national approach to heavy vehicle access. Your efforts will support the broader goal of streamlining regulatory practices and fostering stronger stakeholder alignment across Australia.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Support Policy Delivery: Assist the Principal Policy Advisor – Network Access Policy in delivering complex national heavy vehicle access projects and policy initiatives within defined timeframes.

Policy Development & Analysis: Conduct research, analyse data and trends, and prepare high-quality, evidence-based policy proposals, briefings, and correspondence that recommend positions and identify reform opportunities.

Strategic Implementation: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic, technical, and operational policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations relevant to the Network Access Policy team, using appropriate software tools such as the NHVR Portal and project management applications.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Build professional networks and collaborate effectively with NHVR colleagues, government agencies at all levels, industry representatives, and other stakeholders, while delivering exceptional customer service.

Professional Conduct & Compliance: Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to personal development; adhere to NHVR policies and WH&S procedures to ensure a compliant, safe, and ethical work environment.

NHVR are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

 About

• To be successful in this role you will possess
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle regulations
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Skilled in research, analysis, and problem-solving
• Ability to develop strategic and operational policy in a regulatory setting

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 $119,012 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment –  up to2 days from home.
• Up to15.25% superannuation through a 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 28 Aug 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.