Job Description
About the role
As the Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing administrative support, including email and diary management for the Chief. Coordinate and respond to enquiries and correspondence and assist in the coordination, preparation, and delivery of reports, dashboards, and executive correspondence and document management.
Key responsibilities of this role are: (but not limited to)
To ensure a high level of discretion, diplomacy and judgement in responding to enquiries arising from the executive team, senior managers, and other internal customers.
Provide professional support and assistance to the Chief, senior managers, and other members of the Division.
Communicate and liaise with senior executives from public and private organisations on a wide range of issues, respect confidentiality and maintain effective working relationships.
Provide administrative support to the Division as required.
Ensure effective correspondence and document management processes.
Prepare, facilitate, follow up and action all correspondence for the Division in line with correct templates, standard wording and grammar to ensure deadlines / timeframes are met.
NHVR’s 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
3+ years’ experience in administration or as an EA
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly and concisely prepare a range of documentation for the business.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to manage effective relationships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of people to provide consistent, responsive and high quality support.
Extensive experience in using a range of and business systems, MS Office suite and information technology.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines
Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound judgement to decision making.
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 of $+7,1+6.85 + superannuation
Fortnight / Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
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 16th May 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).
In person interviews to occur around 22nd & 23rd of May 2026
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.
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As the Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing administrative support, including email and diary management for the Chief. Coordinate and respond to enquiries and correspondence and assist in the coordination, preparation, and delivery of reports, dashboards, and executive correspondence and document management.
Key responsibilities of this role are: (but not limited to)
To ensure a high level of discretion, diplomacy and judgement in responding to enquiries arising from the executive team, senior managers, and other internal customers.
Provide professional support and assistance to the Chief, senior managers, and other members of the Division.
Communicate and liaise with senior executives from public and private organisations on a wide range of issues, respect confidentiality and maintain effective working relationships.
Provide administrative support to the Division as required.
Ensure effective correspondence and document management processes.
Prepare, facilitate, follow up and action all correspondence for the Division in line with correct templates, standard wording and grammar to ensure deadlines / timeframes are met.
NHVR’s 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
3+ years’ experience in administration or as an EA
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly and concisely prepare a range of documentation for the business.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to manage effective relationships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of people to provide consistent, responsive and high quality support.
Extensive experience in using a range of and business systems, MS Office suite and information technology.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines
Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound judgement to decision making.
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 of $+7,1+6.85 + superannuation
Fortnight / Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
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 16th May 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).
In person interviews to occur around 22nd & 23rd of May 2026
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.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Business Support Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.