Senior Policy Officer PBS Enhancements

About the role

As the Senior Policy officer – PBS Enhancements your main objective is to support the review of existing PBS standards, implementation of revised standards, and the development of PBS template vehicles.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Support the Project Manager – PBS Enhancements to deliver a program of PBS reform projects within specific timeframes.
• Communicate clearly and openly with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and project transparency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project management artefacts, including project briefs, plans, and status reports.
• Prepare input into policy proposals, briefings, correspondence and presentations.
• Undertake analysis of potential reforms, including working with mechanical engineers to translate findings of engineering modelling and analysis for both technical and non-technical audiences.

NHVR is currently undertaking 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

• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects or tasks, to achieve specific objectives and deliver expected outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, ensuring consistent delivery of project milestones and responsibilities under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively; work collaboratively across teams; respond constructively to feedback; and demonstrate initiative, accountability, and leadership.
• Demonstrated strong written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues and risks in high level documentation including reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate matters to achieve desired outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or demonstrable professional experience (e.g. mechanical or civil engineering, planning, public policy, business, economics) highly desirable.

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 $132,034.85 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment –  up to2 days from home.
• Up to14.5% 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: 5.00pm 20 August 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.