Senior Implementation Advisor

NHVR
Melbourne, VICFull time

Listed 29 Sep 2026

Expressions of Interest for a Senior Implementations Advisor ending 28 February 2027.

In this role you will Provide advice on matters relating to heavy vehicle regulation and a range of operational issues relating to effective delivery of a range of regulatory services. Working closely with a range of NHVR business areas and with jurisdictional service delivery partners to develop future-state policies, procedures and initiatives that ensure the NHVR’s identified regulatory objectives and service standards are met.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

  • Review policies, procedures, operating practices, and project documentation for a range of regulatory services identified for transition to ensure a national best-practice approach is being taken ahead of service transition to the NHVR.
  • Prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions.
  • Prepare a range of complex documents including options analysis, business cases, reports, business processes, project documentation and other sensitive correspondence.
  • Undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to policy deliverables and other initiatives, to contribute to the policy and project process and to inform decision making.
  • Liaise with staff in other jurisdictions to establish appropriate national best-practice benchmarks.
  • Work autonomously and actively participate in multidisciplinary teams providing informed policy and technical advice, options and recommendations to inform decisions.
  • Use personal initiative to proactively advance policy and project programs of work and problem solve in collaboration with other senior NHVR staff.
  • Build and maintain networks and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the NHVR as required.
  • Liaise closely with NHVR business areas to identify potential policy and procedural gaps as a result of transitioning services and provide support  in developing national operational service delivery work practices, policies and plans.
  • Develop project documentation and participate in project delivery for a range of corporate iniatives including the introduction of new regulatory technologies and modernisation of regulatory approaches.
  • Take personal responsibility to deliver on agreed outcomes, model high standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour; demonstrate self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
  • Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
  • Comply with WH&S policies and procedures and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills and Capabilities

  • Demonstrated high level written, oral and interpersonal skills including clear and concise analysis and expression of complex issues.
  • Demonstrated high level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to successfully apply them to complex issues.
  • Proven ability to contribute to the development, implementation and continued improvement of detailed plans and schedules.
  • Demonstrated high level of commitment to tasks and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a team member whilst exhibiting high levels of discretion and ethical conduct.
  • Demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate, and develop productive working relationships with stakeholders including coordinating the work of multi-disciplinary teams and working groups to ensure that deliverables and deadlines are achieved.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

Highly Regarded:

  • experience in policy / procedural development or similar roles such as project delivery in a complex and fast paced environment.
  • Experience and prior working knowledge of national heavy vehicle reform initiatives, heavy vehicle legislation and the heavy vehicle industry will be highly regarded.
  • Experience liasing with senior level stakeholders across government and industry.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by Close of Business (COB) Tuesday, 6 October 2026 5.00pm. Expressions of Interests from all states welcome.