Principal Advisor - Fatigue & Human Factors

About the role

Based at our Newstead office, the Principal Advisor – Fatigue & Human Factors will play a critical role in leading and managing the implementation of initiatives to improve the management of fatigue risks and safety outcomes in the heavy vehicle industry.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Operating as part of the broader strategic policy team, the Principal Fatigue/Human Factors Advisor will engage internally across divisions and externally with industry leaders and research institutions to develop contemporary guidance material and risk-based regulation.

• Develop guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures and/or instructions relating to Fatigue/Human Factors for NHVR staff and industry.
• Develop specific subject matter advice to support informed decision making on a range of legislative, strategic and operational policy matters relating to Fatigue/Human Factors.
• Develop, implement, and review policy instructions, including practical guidance, resources and tools relating to Fatigue/Human Factors to improve safety management.
• Lead planning, coordination, and development of professional advice and strategic planning on specific subject matters for Fatigue/Human Factors.
• Manage projects, ensuring completion within statutory, regulatory, and financial obligations.

NHVR’s Safety and Productivity team 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 You

To be successful in this role you will possess

This role would suit an experienced Fatigue and/or Human Factors practitioner with impeccable communication and stakeholder management skills who can become a trusted partner to our people and our projects. As a natural communicator you will enjoy fostering authentic relationships through building rapport and trust with your ease at. You will have the ability to solve complex problems through analytical and out of the box thinking will be familiar to you. Along with your meticulous approach to planning and balancing competing priorities, your understanding of regulatory issues and concepts will be integral to this position, as you translate complex and technical language to a diverse stakeholder group.

We want to meet people who have:

• Proven ability to engage systems thinking and operate at a strategic level.
• Thorough knowledge (or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire a thorough knowledge) of fatigue and human factor issues as they relate to the heavy vehicle industry.
• Demonstrated a high level of professional expert knowledge in work related fatigue/human factors, particularly relating to driving and/or shift work.
• Tertiary qualifications in Fatigue, Human Factors, Psychology, Safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience (highly regarded)
• Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law, the heavy vehicle regulatory environment and inter-relationships between state and territory governments and the NHVR. (highly regarded)

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 up to $154,103.11  + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home after probation
• Up to 14.5% 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: 26th January 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

In person interviews to occur 5th February 2025

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.