Team Lead - Business Intelligence

About the role

Working as Team Lead – Business Performance Analytics (BI) your role will be to work with team members and stakeholder to improve regulatory processes and outcomes showcasing your skills in technical leadership, team management, solution design and architecture with a focus on producing quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Act as a hands-on technical lead for the team that models and represents insights and data products in support of data-driven decision making at the NHVR.
• In collaboration with the Data Engineering and Data Platform teams, be accountable for the production and maintenance of analytical data models in the Enterprise Data Platform.
• Provide authoritative advice to Managers, Directors, and other senior staff across the organisation in creating and using products that support data-driven decision making.
• Manage the development of project plans from rough business requirements and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to adhere to project roadmaps.
• Write technical specifications using industry standard formats, peer review technical writing of team members, and ensure architectural diagrams and technical specifications are up to date.
• Participate, collaborate, and help facilitate Agile Program Management processes that foster high performing SCRUM teams to deliver key BAU activities and milestones from the Project Roadmap and Strategic plans.

NHVR’s Data Science and Analytics Unit 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

We are seeking a dedicated professional with relevant tertiary degree and a minimum of 7 years IT experience and at least 2 years in a technical supervisory capacity.

You will have extensive experience in Business Intelligence, reporting, analysis and data modelling coupled with experience with cloud-based data services and data warehouses (e.g., Microsoft Azure services, Databricks – ideally holding certifications in both).

Your toolkit for success:

• Demonstrated experience in forming and leading high-performance technical teams.
• Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in structuring and presenting complex data findings and technical decisions to non-technical and executive stakeholders in a clear, persuasive narrative.
• Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in analytical data modelling and manipulation.
• Demonstrated extensive skills and experience with Microsoft Power BI and related technologies (SQL Server, Integration Services, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and DevOps).
• Proficiency in a programming language like Python, R, PYSQL, PYSpark for data processing, scripting and automation.
• Proven aptitude at evaluating and applying new technologies or methods to address future business needs.

 
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 $148,069.84 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and 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 1st April 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.

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.