About the role

The Change and Engagement Lead would play a pivotal role in developing and facilitating the organisational change program to align with strategic objectives. The role would be responsible for the smooth adoption of new processes, technologies and ways of working across the organisation and where relevant with external stakeholders. This role is critical in driving successful organisational change initiatives.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Design and execute comprehensive, enterprise change management strategies that support NHVR strategic goals, ensuring smooth transitions during organisational changes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns, ensuring effective communication and buy-in throughout the change process.
• Identify potential risks associated with proposed changes and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training programs to equip staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to changes.
• Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of change initiatives, making data-driven adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

NHVR’s is 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 be a seasoned professional in the enterprise change space who has a holistic all-rounder approach when it comes to change as well as experience with change in major initiatives. You will have a “people first” mentality and take pride in your ability to build and maintain relationships and drive a true valued outcome from not only an organisation perspective but an industry. You will have experience with working across different areas from corporate, ICT, heavy vehicle or similar and have an agile and adaptable way of working.

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Minimum 5 – 10 years of proven experience in managing large-scale change programs within complex organisations.
• Experience working in enterprise-wide change initiatives including cultural, digital or operational transformations.
• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Change Management, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related field.
• Preparedness to work out of business hours and undertake intrastate and interstate travel as required.
• A current driver’s licence
• PROSCI Management Certification highly desirable

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 $161,808.27 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to2 days from home.
• Up to14.5% 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: 5.00pm 31 July 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.