Senior Media and Communications Officer

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced media and communications professional to join the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Corporate Affairs division on a maximum term contract for 10-months.  Working within a dynamic and high-performing Media and Communications team, the Senior Media and Communications Officer will lead and deliver strategic communications initiatives across the organisation. This role plays a key part in shaping and promoting NHVR’s messaging, supporting organisational priorities, and engaging key stakeholders.   As this is a communications-focused role, there may be a requirement to undertake occasional on-call duties outside standard business hours.  At a high level, you will develop various media and communications materials and products including project collateral, media releases, media responses, internal communications, columns, and other marketing and promotional materials.  You will also produce communications strategies and materials such as speeches, briefs, talking points, presentations, and submissions for a variety of settings, including C suite communications.  The position will be based at our Newstead Head Office, located in the vibrant Gasworks precinct, which is close to public transport, cafes, and offer end-of-trip facilities.

About you

You will hold tertiary qualification in media, journalism, public relations, or a related field, you will bring substantial experience, ideally seven or more years in a comparable role. You will demonstrate a proven ability to operate at a strategic level, providing expert advice and leadership on media and communication strategies across multiple channels within an organisation.  As a skilled writer, you have the demonstrated ability, enthusiasm and attention to detail needed to conceptualise, develop and implement compelling media and communications plans. With excellent time management skills, you thrive under tight timeframes and can effectively manage a diverse range of multiple concurrent projects.

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 $148,069.48 + superannuation Pro Rata
• Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Modern office environment with attractive end of trip facilities
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
• Additional paid leave over Christmas closure
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• 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: 5pm Wednesday 18 March 2026 (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