National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – Darra QLD
The NHVR has an exciting opportunity for aHeavy Vehicle Inspection Officerto join our team, working across Logan and Darra inspection sites.
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in improving road safety by ensuring heavy vehicles operating on Queensland roads meet legislative and safety requirements.
As a Heavy Vehicle Inspection Officer, you will conduct inspections across all types and classes of heavy vehicles to ensure compliance with road transport legislation.
You will issue defect notices where required, manage follow-up compliance actions, and contribute to reducing the severity of road trauma while protecting Australia's road infrastructure.
A key aspect of the role is working closely with a broad range of stakeholders.
You will provide advice and guidance to transport operators, members of the public, and partner law enforcement agencies on vehicle safety standards, inspection processes, defect notices, and legislative requirements.
You may also be called upon torepresent the NHVR in court proceedings, providing professional advice and evidence relating to vehicle safety standards and inspection outcomes.
About you
Mechanical or Automotive qualification relevant to this role -highly desirable
Flexibility to work varying shift times, public holidays and weekends, and undertake travel
Demonstrated experience in delivering a high standard of customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills where you can foster effective working relationships both internal and external stakeholders
Great written communication and record maintenance skills
Ability to interpret legislation and experience in working with a range of policies and procedures




High level of ethics and a pragmatic approach; familiar with exercising professional judgement and providing effective conflict management
Growth mindset and team player attitude
Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner
Provide on the job support, coaching and mentoring to less experienced staff
A passion for road safety
We offer
A competitive salary package of$98,****** + super + applicable allowances
Ongoing professional development, support and training in a team environment
4 weeks annual leave, and options for a monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, flu vaccine, and financial programs including discounted banking products and finance information sessions
Salary packaging options including novated lease.
Upon commencement, the successful candidate will be provided full training tailored to suit their relative qualifications and previous experience.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in **** 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 **** people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
Successful applications will be subject to a background check which includes a criminal history check.
We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and adaptable workplace where differences are valued.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.
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📌 Heavy Vehicle Inspections Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
📍 Brisbane