Are you ready to play a key role in improving safety and compliance across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry? The NHVR is looking for a detail‑driven and proactive Vehicle Monitoring Officer to join our Compliance Monitoring team.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an investigative environment, enjoys applying legislation in real‑world scenarios, and wants to contribute to safer roads and a more efficient transport sector.
As a Vehicle Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for delivering regulatory services to ensure a best-practice approach to investigating vehicle monitoring incidents and undertaking compliance and enforcement activities to support the delivery of broader compliance and enforcement of the heavy vehicle industry. The Vehicle Monitoring Officer ensures that compliance monitoring and enforcement actions are applied in accordance with NHVR guidelines.
Key responsibilities of this role are:
- Review incidents detected through heavy vehicle monitoring systems including following policies, procedures, business rules and project documentation for Victorian ‘No Truck Zone ‘regulatory services to ensure a best-practice approach to heavy vehicle regulation
- Liaise with staff and stakeholders in other jurisdictions including establish appropriate operating practices for the regulation of ‘No Truck Zones’ operators.
- 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.
This is a permanent full-time position that can be based in either Brisbane, Parramatta or Port Melbourne. 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 ability to undertake investigations and in a regulatory environment, prepare briefs of evidence and apply appropriate sanctions aimed at improving industry compliance.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and a proven ability to analyse information.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative, tact, and confidentiality and work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to determine work priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to represent the NHVR in legal proceedings.
- Knowledge and understanding of the HVNL is desirable though not mandatory
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 $122,582.50 + 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 Monday 17 August 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 [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.
