Senior Road Workers/Road Workers

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

Are you interested in becoming a direct employee of Main Road Western Australia? We are looking Road Workers and Senior Road Workers to join our team in the Pilbara Region based in either South Hedland, Karratha, Onslow and Newman on a permanent basis!

Working as part of a supportive team as a road worker you’ll work on a road network that covers over 3000km, to inspect, repair and construct both new and existing assets to provide your community with a safe and efficient road network. We’re looking for people with experience in:

• Assist in the construction and maintenance of  roads, bridges, and pathways.

• Operate construction equipment safely (e.g., tippers, skid steers, rollers, excavator, flow-cons, water trucks, etc). Some plant and equipment used by Main Roads have weight recommendations and/or safe workload ratings ranging between 120kg and 150kg. Applicants should be able to safely operate equipment within these parameters. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support applicants in meeting these requirements.

• Help with road repairs, resurfacing, and maintenance tasks.
• Direct traffic safely around construction sites.
• Follow all safety guidelines and work as part of a team to complete projects on time
• Keep roadside and parking bays litter free

Do you have solid experience in road construction or maintenance, along with a track record of leading teams, managing sites, or overseeing daily operations then you may be suitable for a Senior Road Worker position where you will:

• Supervise crews
• Plan and coordinate work on site
• Maintain high safety and quality standards
• Lead, mentor, and support team development

These are permanent opportunities as part of our maintenance and minor capital works at Main Roads!  Learn more about the Pilbara Region and Main Roads team here.

If you are ready to take the next step in a rewarding, secure and supportive organisation, click apply now!

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 our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, our remuneration package reflects the following:

• Road Workers base hourly rate ranges from $40.93 - $44.98 (depending on relevant experience)
• Senior Road Workers base hourly rate ranges from $46.47 - $50.07 (depending on relevant experience)
• Your starting hourly rate depends on your relevant experience.
• Road Workers and Senior Road Workers are rostered to work Monday to Friday. The roster depends on the time of year; some weekend, night work and call out will be required and is paid at the applicable penalty or overtime rate.
• The roster includes at least one Rostered Day Off (RDO) per fortnight and if worked then it will be paid as overtime month.
• Overnight travel throughout the Pilbara Region may be required as part of the roster.
• Main Roads workers in the Pilbara Region are entitled to a District Allowance of $9,299 or $18,598 (if you have a dependent) per annum.
• Main Roads workers in the Pilbara Region are entitled to annual power subsidies of up to $3,201 per annum (dependent on the type of your power system).
• Road workers accrue a minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, 10 public holidays, 3 additional public service holidays and 15 days personal leave per annum and recreational travel days.
• Road Workers are entitled to 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years continuous service.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5% is paid in December each year.
• Training and development opportunities

The salary provided is based on a Monday to Friday roster, with anticipated overtime included. Please note that, as overtime hours and rosters may vary, salary therefore is subject to fluctuation and may change accordingly depending on actual hours worked and operational needs. The exact salary and any applicable allowances will be confirmed with the successful applicant prior to commencement of employment.  

The road ahead starts with a single step

If you’d like to speak with our current crew about the benefits of working directly for Main Roads, bring your resume along to our Engagement Session as detailed below:

Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: 12 Brand Street, South Hedland

Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: 1039 Lambert Road, Karratha

Note, the Engagement Session is an opportunity to meet some of the team and submit your application. There will be no formal presentation during this session. If you apply for this role online, you do not need to attend the Engagement Session.

Make sure you bring your resume – applicants who attend this session can also hand in their application in hard copy.

To submit your interest online, select ‘Apply Now’ and upload the following documents:

• A copy of your resume
• A copy of a completed Application form – available by clicking here

For questions about the role, please contact Brett Dann on 0419 826 444 not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please contact the Main Roads Recruitment team via email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9323 6140.

Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance prior to appointment. This will be confirmed with the successful candidate prior to appointment

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.

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

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