Graduate Structural Engineer

About the role Based at our office in Newstead we have an exciting opportunity for an early career Graduate Bridge Engineer to join our team. You will contribute to making the heavy vehicle industry safer resulting in fewer road deaths and injuries. You will do this by working with local councils to help them determine the capabilities of their bridges and culverts leading to opportunities for modern safer and more productive vehicles to access more of the road network. You will undertake reviews of bridge assessments performed by contracted parties and contribute to systems to automate heavy vehicle access decisions by local road managers. This role will also support the development of guidance and training materials for road managers and asset assessors. You will have excellent professional support working under the guidance of the NHVR’s Chief Structural Engineer. This is a temporary full‑time role until January 2027 and you will be part of a close‑tight‑knit high‑performance team. On offer is a flexible supportive and inclusive work environment where the work you produce plays an important part in making Australia’s freight network and supply chains safer and more efficient. About You Motivated to contribute to outcomes you will be a creative and logical thinker who thrives on solving technical problems through collaboration. You will have the ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a supportive team environment while maintaining a high level of work ethic. The role has a lot of projects on the go at any one point in time and requires high level problem‑solving creativity, perseverance as well as solid planning and prioritisation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. You will need to be able to build rapport and develop strong stakeholder relationships across multiple sources taking responsibility for your contribution to a body of work. Previous exposure to AS5100 (Bridge Design) grillage modelling of bridge structures (ideally using Space Gass) and experience in programming is desirable. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is mandatory along with a demonstrated understanding of bridge assessment and/or bridge design. Any experience you bring along with you to the role will be beneficial but is not mandatory. 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 $100,353.33 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 programmes discounted fitness through Fitness Passport Discount health insurance flu vaccine financial programmes 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 3rd December 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate(s) are identified prior). Interviews to be conducted on 9th December 2025. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team. 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 welcome. Applications from people of all backgrounds experience and abilities are encouraged. Key Skills Stress Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Engineering, Structural Steel, Mathcad, Engineering designs, Aerospace, CAD, Construction Documents, Autocad, Engineering Drawings, Structural Analysis, Layouts, Catia, ANSYSs Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr