About the role

Based at our Newstead office, the Graduate Engineer will learn through directly supporting the Chief Engineer in undertaking their role. Thoroughly supported by a team of skilled engineers carrying out a variable and extensive work program, the Graduate Engineer will participate in engineering projects and project components that require professional engineering oversight/input and providing engineering advice/support to the Chief Engineer where necessary.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

As a part of the two-year Graduate Program within the Office of the Chief Engineer, the Graduate Engineer will learn through directly supporting the Chief Engineer in undertaking their role.

• Undertaking computer simulations to assess the performance and suitability of vehicles access to particular road assets
• Conduct research and analyse complex data, issues and trends related to heavy vehicles and road infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of the Office of the Chief Engineer’s project initiatives, technical oversight and daily operations
• Contribute to reports and technical discussion papers using plain English to ensure complex ideas are effectively communicated, understood and implemented.
• Assessing innovative vehicles proposals, such as new agricultural combinations

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

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Be a recent Engineer Graduate within the last 2 years
• Hold a Mechanical Engineering Degree (preferably) or mechatronics, electrical or chemical engineering degree
• Have demonstrated ability to understand and apply vehicle dynamics principles
• Have demonstrated capability of, or the ability to rapidly acquire, programming and analysis skills
• Have experience with coding (advantageous)
• Be solutions focused and have a “think outside of the box” type of mindset

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 $98,829.86 + 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: 26TH January 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

In person interviews to occur 6th, 7th & 10th February 2025

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

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.