About the role

The Data and Technology Division enables the NHVR to be a modern, data lead regulator through the development and implementation of information, data and analytics across all NHVR core functions. The division leads the delivery of best practice technology, IT operations, information, architecture and security functions as well as the execution of digital enabling solutions that support the NHVR’s vision and strategic direction.

The NHVR administers the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and has overarching responsibility for managing heavy vehicle access.  Part of the legislative requirement for managing heavy vehicle access is to ensure we work with road managers to deliver an access system to enable industry to access or apply for access to road networks.

To achieve this, the Digital Enablement business unit aims to deliver consistent, streamlined and effective products and services for its customers.  They partner with customers to define, design and develop solutions that deliver improved organisational efficiency and effectiveness, building a modern regulator.

As a key part of Digital Enablement, the various teams deliver industry-leading digital services for the benefit of the heavy vehicle industry.  In partnership with stakeholders, they aim to deliver operational efficiency and great customer experiences through innovative customer-centred products, supporting the organisation to become a modern and effective regulator. Digital Enablement manages the development and delivery of NHVR’s digital products through a variety of different digital platforms including, the NHVR Portal, the spatial program and compliance and enforcement applications.

Digital Enablement product teams incorporate a benefits approach to program objectives.  The product teams are focused on the realisation of business benefits and looks for innovative solutions to complex business problems.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

The Automation Tester will work in Digital Enablement product teams, and will:

• Design test scenarios and develop both functional and non-functional automated tests, working collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Translate user stories into high-quality mobile and web application test scenarios and scripts to meet objectives as defined by the acceptance criteria.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Design test scenarios appropriately balancing effort against risk using positive and negative test cases.
• Create test scripts for Swift (Xcode) and Selenium.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites to improve efficiency and coverage and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create non-functional performance test scripts using JMeter.
• Ensure there is full traceability between user story acceptance criteria, test scenarios, test scripts and their respective results.
• Ensure each release is comprehensively tested prior to launch including the ability to conduct where required manual functional and non-functional testing.
• Evaluate existing applications to refactor existing automation tests, update and add new automation tests.
• Contribute to technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code.
• Evaluate and optimise documentation, processes and technologies to adapt to changing business needs, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices.
• Research and evaluate new technologies to improve processes and stay updated on the latest trends.
• Comply with WH&S policies and procedures across Australia and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment including relevant COVIDSafe plans (particularly if traveling).
• Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.

NHVR’s Digital Enablement 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

Qualifications and Experience

Essential to the Role:

• Proven experience in an Automation Test role for at least 5 years in a full-time capacity within a medium to large organisation using technologies and approaches listed above.
• University degree in the field of computer science or software engineering or possesses technical certifications.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience with REST API testing using tools like Postman.
• Experience and prior working knowledge of the heavy vehicle industry and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working in large process workflow / case management dominated systems is a positive.
• A mix of commercial and government experience.

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 $135,995.90 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Up to15.25% 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 9 October  2026 (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 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.