Principal Engineer - PBS Designs

About the role

Based in Brisbane the Principal Engineer – PBS Designs leads a team of mechanical engineers to administer the heavy vehicle design application process under the Performance Based Standards scheme. The role involves the application of mature engineering skills and experience, a robust understanding of both the performance based and prescriptive vehicle safety standards and managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Working with a family-friendly team, we offer a supportive hybrid work environment with flexible work arrangements from home. We encourage work-life balance through flexible leave entitlements and provide additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period. 

This is a permanent full-time role, based in our Newstead office.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide effective and supportive leadership to a team of mechanical engineers
• Lead the resolution of complex heavy vehicle engineering issues
• Maintain a strong customer focus and commitment to meeting our customer service standards.
• Provide specialist professional technical advice on the application of heavy vehicle safety standards, modifications, manufacturers’ specifications, performance-based standards (PBS) and design rules in accordance with both national and international standards.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation and continued improvement of policies and policy frameworks for PBS standards.
• Build and maintain professional networks and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide, in consultation with the Chief Engineer, national technical leadership in relation to heavy vehicle regulation, standards and the PBS scheme.

NHVR’s is 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

As the ideal candidate, you will be a qualified and experienced mechanical engineer with an impressive knowledge of heavy vehicle design, dynamics and the Performance Based Standards scheme. You pride yourself on the quality of your work, your communication skills and the ability to work with others. You will have experience in applying standards and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation as well as a keen sense for driving innovation. You have a passion for mentoring and developing your team and helping to build the engineering capabilities across the organisation.

You will have:

• A mechanical engineering degree
• Queensland (RPEQ) or equivalent qualifications which will allow for certification as RPEQ (Mechanical) within three months of commencement.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Principal Engineer or equivalent in the heavy vehicle design industry.

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.
• 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).

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.