About the role

The purpose of the Manager Campaigns is to lead and manage the National road safety campaigns in a way which enhances the organisation’s brand as a safety regulator through engagement and influence with a broad range of community, industry and key stakeholders to ultimately change driver behaviour to keep all road users safe.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead, develop and implement road safety campaign strategies that lead to increased engagement and meet NHVR strategic objectives and direction.
• Provide high-level, strategic advice to the Executive Director Corporate Affairs on strategic campaign direction intent, engagement and media associated to the campaign.
• Lead and implement corporate and industry partnership to capitalise on road safety campaign reach, influence and impact.
• Lead and manage external marketing agencies including content and production of large scale national based road safety campaigns.
• Provide high-level, strategic advice to the Executive Director Corporate Affairs on global road safety campaign, media and engagement trends, including market analysis of proven methodologies used to change driver behaviour.
• Manage the provision of expert and timely communication and advice in campaign related issues impacting on the political and operational environment.

NHVR is currently undertaking 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

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Extensive media and/or communications experience with a minimum of five years in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in developing, managing and implementing innovative proactive and reactive campaigns including media strategies and plans.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and leadership skills in campaign, communications and media management at a senior level.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communication development and stakeholder management, within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated a high-level communication skills including written and verbal with extensive interpersonal skills including presentation and negotiation
• Demonstrated experience with leading a small team.

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- (update as needed depending on role)

• 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 11th August 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.