Senior Portfolio Specialist

About the role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for governance and portfolio excellence? The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking a Senior Portfolio Specialist to join our Data and Technology Division in Brisbane. This pivotal role sits within the Strategy and Architecture Unit, where you'll lead the development and implementation of IT governance frameworks, assurance services, and scalable methodologies that support the successful delivery of complex initiatives.

As a trusted advisor to project teams and stakeholders, you'll drive continuous improvement and embed portfolio management practices that enable benefit realisation and strategic alignment. If you're ready to influence outcomes at a national level and contribute to a safer, more productive heavy vehicle industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Governance & Frameworks: Design and oversee governance structures to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Methodology Development: Create and train staff on portfolio, program, and project management methodologies.
• Assurance & Risk Management: Conduct health checks and reviews to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Benefits Management: Align portfolio frameworks with strategic goals and track performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and build organisational capability.
• Process Improvement: Implement automation and data-driven solutions to enhance portfolio delivery.
• Troubleshooting: Stabilise underperforming projects through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

NHVR’s Data and Technology 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

Highly Regarded:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, IT, or project management.
• Certifications like PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, MoP.
• 10+ years in IT project/program management, especially in large, complex portfolios.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, and tools like MS Project Online, Jira.

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 based on $148,069.48 per annum + superannuation
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
• Additional 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 13th October 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.