Vehicle Monitoring Officer

Are you passionate about road safety and ensuring compliance within the heavy vehicle industry? The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Monitoring Officer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by investigating vehicle monitoring incidents, enforcing compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), and contributing to safer roads for all Australians.

Based at our Paramatta office as preferred but open to suitable candidates from Brisbane. As a Vehicle Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing incidents detected through heavy vehicle monitoring systems, preparing evidentiary briefs to assist in prosecutions, and providing evidence in court when required. You will liaise with operators, drivers, and other compliance agencies regarding potential offences, undertake investigations into suspected breaches, and exercise the powers of an Authorised Officer under the HVNL. This includes issuing infringement notices, formal warnings, and applying other compliance sanctions. You will also maintain the integrity and accuracy of databases and records, adhere to NHVR policies and procedures, and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment in line with WH&S requirements.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Review incidents detected through heavy vehicle monitoring systems and prepare evidentiary briefs to assist in the prosecution of contraventions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and where necessary provide evidence in court. Liaise with operators, drivers and other compliance agencies regarding possible offences detected through heavy vehicle monitoring systems.
• Undertake investigations and take enforcement action into suspected offences detected through heavy vehicle monitoring systems.
• Use sound judgement in exercising the powers of an Authorised Officer under the HVNL (Heavy Vehicle National Law), including issuing directions to operators and drivers to produce records, issuing infringement notices, formal warnings and applying other compliance sanctions.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of databases and records and retrieving and archiving information where required.

Applicants must hold a current motor vehicle driver licence. Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel when required is expected. Experience in a similar role, with knowledge and understanding of the HVNL and a working knowledge of the heavy vehicle industry, will be highly regarded.

At NHVR, you will be part of a team committed to improving road safety and industry compliance. This is an opportunity to build your career in regulatory enforcement while contributing to a safer and more compliant heavy vehicle industry.

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 experience in interpreting and applying legislation, particularly as it relates to authorised officer powers and heavy vehicles.
• You will have proven ability to conduct investigations in a regulatory environment, prepare briefs of evidence, and apply sanctions aimed at improving industry compliance.
• You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise work under strict deadlines are essential.
• You will also demonstrate initiative, tact, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the confidence to represent the NHVR in legal proceedings.

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 $119,012 + superannuation
• Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• 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 7th December 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

In persons interviews to occur on Friday 12th December and Monday 15th December 2025

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.