Regulatory Services Manager (Operations)
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About You
To be successful in this role you will possess
Extensive experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
Proven leadership, people management and communication skills.
Experience in a regulatory, compliance, safety or operational environment, including leading teams to deliver outcomes in a complex and changing environment.
Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
The ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions.
Experience leading people through change and driving continuous improvement.
A commitment to integrity, accountability and customer service excellence.
The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Highly Regarded
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments and the complexities of working across government, industry and partner agencies.
Knowledge of the heavy vehicle industry or transport regulatory environment.
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 + superannuation
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: 5.00pm 24th September 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.
About National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Australia's independent government regulator of heavy vehicles, administering national law for operators, drivers, and road managers.
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