About the role

Based at our Newstead office, the Mechanical Engineer is accountable for administering applications for design and vehicle approvals under the PBS scheme. Through application of their engineering qualifications, robust understanding of the PBS standards, approval framework and the ability to manage complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders, this role will facilitate the design, construction and commissioning of innovative PBS vehicles. As an engineering professional, the role will also contribute to the NHVRs technical capacity through the provision of technical and engineering advice and the assessment and simulation of the dynamic performance of heavy vehicles

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Provide sound engineering advice to the Chief Engineer, and other areas of NHVR as required, on heavy vehicle safety and productivity matters.

• Review, assess and determine PBS applications, applying the assessment rules and policy frameworks.
• Provide engineering input into the development, implementation and evaluation of national standards, policies and strategic initiatives relating to the PBS scheme and standards.
• Provide engineering and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders relating to the PBS scheme.
• Contribute to technical aspects of vehicle regulation by identifying opportunities to improve the productivity and safety of the heavy vehicle industry and providing sound engineering and policy advice.
• Contribute to development, review and implementation of projects designed to ensure continuous improvement of the PBS Scheme.
• Liaise, negotiate and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders by providing accurate advice and encouraging cooperative compliance and enforcement with regard to vehicle regulations.

NHVR’s Safety and Productivity team are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

About You

As the ideal candidate you will have a depth of experience in a similar position and will be well versed in heavy vehicle engineering and its associated standards and legislation.

Motivated to contribute to outcomes, you will be an out of the box thinker, who thrives in solving complex technical matters and discussions. Your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills will see you successfully work with a diverse internal and external group.

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Have 3+ years of experience in the mechanical engineer industry including the heavy vehicle vehicles.
• Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree
• Have high attention to detail and the demonstrated experience with dealing complex problems.
• Previous exposure to computer simulation of vehicles e.g Universal Mechanism or similar would be advantageous.

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 up to $125,747.48 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home
• Up to 14.5% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• 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: 27th May 2025 (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.