APS4 - Regulatory Officer Vehicle Safety Operations Branch

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability people with cultural and linguistic diversity and LGBTQIA people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and in particular supporting womens progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

The Vehicle Safety Operations Branch is Australias national vehicle standards regulator working to enhance vehicle safety emissions control and anti-theft protection to ensure the Australian vehicle fleet is safe and efficient. The Application Assessment and Approval section is responsible for regulating the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) by assessing applications to ensure the criteria for approval are met.

What will you do

The Applications Assessment and Approvals section is seeking to fill positions that provide an exciting opportunity to support businesses and individuals provide road vehicles to the Australian market.

The tasks of the APS4 Regulatory Officer in their day-to-day work can include:

• responding to client enquiries via phone and email
• reviewing and assessing applications and documentation in ROVER the departments online system that manages all vehicle import applications and approvals
• processing documents lodged by the client including applying the requirements of the legislative framework
• contributing to achieving a positive and innovative organisational culture

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS 4 Work level standards.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Communicate effectively both written and verbal responding to stakeholders and clients with accuracy professionalism and in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail to process client documentation in accordance with relevant policies legislation and guidelines.
• Time management and the capacity to manage activities and/or multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Achieve results and quality outcomes meeting key performance indicators and work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve team goals.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
• Strategic skills including an ability to apply policies and processes.

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme
• More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development empowering individuals to set goals acquire new skills and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

Your life

• We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive values-driven culture allowing you to keep being you.
• Our values are to be: respectful informed collaborative adaptive accountable. Through our commitment to these values we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people.
• We offer job security flexible work arrangements and generous leave.

Your contribution

• Our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your expertise experiences and point of view.
• We provide a respectful and inclusive working environment.
• Our people feel a sense of belonging and are acknowledged for the contributions they make towards our objectives to deliver for the Australian community.

Your passion

• Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio.
• We have a direct role in ensuring our infrastructure communication and transport sectors remain efficient safe sustainable and accessible in todays rapidly changing environment.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth fulfillment and well-being. Experience personal and professional development prioritise your health and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• • Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
  • Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
  • Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
  • Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Anticipated timeline for recruitment milestone dates:

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include interviews and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at11.59pm AEDT Monday 16 February 2026.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email

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