Senior Policy Advisor

About the role

Based at our Newstead office, the Senior Policy Advisor is responsible for providing support to the Manager Strategic Policy to shape and deliver legislative, strategic and policy priorities related to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Drive planning, coordination, and development of policy advice and strategic planning, particularly around the HVNL Review and advocating for legislative change.

• Develop, and advocate for, national policy and legislative reform, and its positioning within the broader National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s strategic plan.
• Manage projects, ensuring completion within statutory, regulatory and financial obligations.
• Provide advice to support informed decision-making on a range of legislative, strategic and policy matters relevant to the NHVR.
• Initiate, build and maintain networks and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the NHVR on committees and working groups as required.
• Conduct research and analyse complex data, issues and trends

NHVR is going through 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 have a depth of experience in a similar position and have high levels of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to analyse legislation and negotiate desired outcomes with internal and external stakeholders including local, state and national levels.

Motivated to contribute to outcomes, you will be an out of the box thinker, who thrives in solving complex technical matters and discussions.  Your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills will see you successfully work with a diverse internal and external group.

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Have 4+ years of experience in similar role
• Hold a degree in law, public policy or related discipline highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and manage legislative reform projects to deliver timely and effective results in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Proven ability to engage systems thinking and operate at a strategic level.
• Demonstrated fundamental skills in; research, analysis and problem solving evidenced by ability to frame complex issues clearly and precisely including the preparation of advice, reports, policy documentation, briefings, procedures and guidelines.

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 $141,018.55 + superannuation ( pro rata) 
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment
• 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: 17th June 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.