RTI Officer

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – up to 2 days fromhome

Wellbeing programs – Fitness Passport,

Job summary

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator in Brisbane is seeking an RTI Officer on a two-year contract ending 28 October 2028. The role can be based at Newstead Qld or Parramatta, with responsibilities including handling RTI/Privacy applications, internal reviews, subpoenas, and policy updates under the HVNL.

The role supports the Governance, Risk and Privacy team, delivers privacy and RTI training, and maintains registries and internal delegations, with hybrid working options and a pathway to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft suite of products.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality written material.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver quality outcomes within timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to provide high-quality administrative assistance.

Responsibilities

• Collate material for RTI Act applications and subpoenas.
• Manage access applications under RTI Act, including internal reviews.
• Handle RTI Chapter 3A applications and monitor the internal review process.
• Prepare monthly reports on internal review processes and assist process improvements.
• Develop privacy and RTI training for NHVR staff.
• Liaise with the Queensland Information Commissioner and other regulators.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Job description

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – Brisbane QLD

Opportunity for an RTI Officer offering a two-year contract ending 28 October 2028, the role can be based at Newstead Qld or Parramatta.

In this role you will ensure the NHVR complies with its obligations under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld), the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), and the protected information provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

The Corporate Services Division provides strategic vision and purpose through strategic planning, corporate governance, performance improvement and the delivery of corporate services.

About the Role

• Collating material for applications made under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) and subpoenas, summons, and notices to produce received by the NHVR
• Managing access applications under section 24 of the RTI Act, including exercising the power to handle internal review applications under section 80
• Dealing with applications made under Chapter 3A of the RTI Act, including the power to deal with internal review applications
• Monitoring the current internal review process, preparing monthly reports in relation to that process, and assisting with the review and improvement of that process
• Develop privacy and RTI specific training to increase awareness across NHVR
• Liaise with the Queensland Information Commissioner and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Support privacy and information queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Provide a range of administrative services under the supervision of the Manager, Privacy and RTI
• Monitoring the current internal review process and assisting with the review and improvement of that process
• Collating material for applications made under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)
• Dealing with access applications made under 24 of the RTI Act, including the power to deal with internal review applications made under s 80 of the RTI Act
• Dealing with applications made under Chapter 3A of the RTI Act, including the power to deal with internal review applications
• Collating material in order to respond to subpoenas
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures under the supervision of the Manager, Privacy and RTI
• Updating the external delegations register, maintaining the internal delegations and advancing updates (under supervision), updating and maintaining the MOU/agreements register, and preparing and maintaining a register of approved forms under the HVNL
• Assisting the broader Governance, Risk and Privacy Team as required
• Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.

About You

• Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft suite of products.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality written material.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, deliver quality outcomes including attention to detail and within timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of people to provide consistent, responsive and high-quality administrative assistance.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Previous experience in a similar role or administrative role in a legal or professional services team.
• Competitive Salary $105,118.39 plus superannuation
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
• Additional paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discounted 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

Applications close: 5.00pm 5 December 2026

(applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.