Policy Advisor

About the role

The role of the Policy Advisor is to provide support to the Manager of Fatigue and Human Factors with regards to shaping and delivering legislative, strategic and policy priorities related to safety management, with a focus on Electronic Work Diaries, fatigue and human factors, within the national heavy vehicle law.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Assist with developing and implementing policy advice and strategic planning in the area of Safety Management and Human Factors, including fatigue and Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs).
• Provide advice to support informed decision making on regulatory activities, oversight and assurance relating to EWDs.
• Develop and implement strategic heavy vehicle policy in alignment with the broader NHVR’s strategic plan.
• Proactively contribute to developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving strategic and operational policy, procedures, guidelines and regulations relevant to the NHVR.
• Liaise and consult with government agencies (federal, state and local), industry and other stakeholders, including representing the NHVR on committees and working groups as required.

The Safety and Productivity Division within NHVR defines and sets regulatory strategy, policy, standards, and desired outcomes. 

This is a critical time to join the function as they undertake assurance activities to ensure the continuous improvement of the regulatory program to enhance the safety and productivity of the industry.

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

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects or tasks to achieve specific objectives and deliver expected outcomes in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated research, analysis and problem-solving skills, evidenced by the ability to frame issues clearly and precisely, including preparing reports, briefings, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of people to provide consistent, responsive and high-quality policy advice and project support.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience/understanding in the enforcement, use, training and/or record keeping functions of Electronic Work Diary systems.
• Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law.
• Experience developing educational and support material, preferably in a regulatory 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.

We offer

• A competitive salary package from $132,034.85 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 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 10th November 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.