Why Work with Us?

At Main Roads we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.

We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to join our team.

Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:

About the opportunity:

Main Roads is seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety performance across our Metropolitan Region operations.

Working closely with the Region’s senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping, implementing and driving a proactive safety culture across a diverse portfolio of road infrastructure projects and maintenance activities. This is a strategic yet hands-on leadership opportunity, ideally suited to a safety professional who is passionate about risk management, continuous improvement and workforce wellbeing.

We are looking for a candidate with strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, standards and contemporary best practice, together with a demonstrated ability to lead safety initiatives, influence positive behavioural change and deliver improved safety outcomes.

If you are a collaborative and influential safety leader who can build strong relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, we encourage you to apply.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for energetic and enthusiastic individual to advance or commence their career in a role within the State Government. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of the region and Main Roads.

What We Offer:

At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
2. A statement outlining substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria  in no more than three (3) pages

• Managing all aspects of work health, safety and wellbeing in an organisation’s regional location with “white” and “blue” collar workforce
• Building and managing a culture of work health and safety in a workforce that follows an organisation’s WHS standards and legislative requirements
• Collaborating with an organisations central safety, health and wellbeing function in implementing corporate directions and initiatives.

For questions about the role, please contact James Pinnington on (08) 9323 5454 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, or if you have any support of access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternative format for submitting your application), contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, including if you are experiencing issues with the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

We're building a diverse workforce

At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. 

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Apply now to join us!

Additional Information 

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment as part of this recruitment process.

Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.

To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.