In-Demand Director of strategic research Jobs in Brisbane, Qld

Principal Policy Advisor
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator —Brisbane QLD
- From $166,622 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Health insurance
4d
Operations and Partnership Manager, Griffith Data Trust
Griffith University —Nathan QLD
- $137,165.65 - $142,070.17 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- University
- Recruiting
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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10d
Strategy Manager | Monitor Deloitte
Deloitte —Brisbane QLD
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Territory Manager
Globus Medical —Brisbane QLD
- Weekend availability
- Anatomy knowledge
- Management
- Sales
Project Manager – Marketing & Communications
Griffith University —Nathan QLD
- $117,579.27 - $154,759.79 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Recruiting
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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13d
Marketing Specialist
Kinstone Group —Eight Mile Plains QLD
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
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4d
General Manager - AI Strategic Foresight
Datacom —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
Quick Apply
12d
Principal Industrial Relations Adviser
Mater Group —Newstead QLD
- Working with children
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
5d
Executive Director - Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
7d
Experience (SEO, GEO) Director
WPP Media —Brisbane QLD
- Master's degree
- AI
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
4d
Principal Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement)
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Leadership
1d
Account Director
1000heads —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Presentation skills
- AI
Quick Apply
Senior System Support Analyst
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission —Brisbane QLD
- $99,784 - $112,571 a year
- Call employer
- Management
- Systems design
- Research
8d
Nursing Director - Referral, Assessment and Navigation
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
13d
Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professions (Identified)
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
14d
Senior Director - Office of the Executive Director Medical Services
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
16h
Director of Outpatient Services, RBWH
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
16h
EOI | Corporate Tax Specialists | Senior Associate/Manager/Senior Manager/Director | Corporate Tax
PWC Australia —Brisbane QLD
- Research
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Allied Health - Workforce Development Officer
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
- Leadership
- Communication skills
3d
Sales Executive
Sysintegra —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Business development
- Communication skills

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Principal Policy Advisor

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator -
Brisbane QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
From $166,622 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Salary packaging
Insurance services

Qualifications

Microsoft Office

Full Job Description

The NHVR is seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Policy Reform Advisor to help drive strategic initiatives that improve safety, productivity and customer outcomes across the heavy vehicle industry.

This is not a traditional policy role. We're looking for someone who brings curiosity, strategic thinking and a fresh perspective to complex policy challenges. You will be comfortable challenging conventional approaches in a fast-paced environment and collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups to deliver meaningful change.

About the role

In this role, you will work closely with the Director and multi-disciplinary teams to drive the development of evidence-based policy frameworks that support a safer and future focused heavy vehicle regulatory system.

You will:

Contribute to the development of access & accreditation frameworks and help shape future‑state policy design.
Identify opportunities to improve regulatory outcomes.
Prepare high quality, plain‑English policy documents briefing notes and discussion papers.
Undertake research and analysis to evaluate policy positions and provide recommendations.
Advise executives and industry on emerging issues and reform opportunities.
Lead and facilitate workshops with jurisdictions, industry and other key stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

We’re seeking someone who is both strategic and hands‑on — a policy all‑rounder who enjoys diving into detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

We are looking for someone who has

5–10+ years in policy, regulation, government or reform.
Experience working in or alongside government and understanding how policy is shaped.
Strong ability to write clear, concise policy documents.
Curiosity, strategic thinking and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, shifting environment with multiple priorities.
Confidence engaging with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

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 $166,622 + superannuation
Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
Leave loading 17.5%
Modern office environment with attractive end of trip facilities
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 Friday 10 July 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 Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected].

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.

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