Network Operations Analyst
Why Work With Us?
With a rich history and exciting future, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's highways and main roads representing almost 30% of the State’s total assets. As an organisation, with one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, covering 2.5 million square kilometres. Our challenge is to deliver integrated and intelligent transport systems and services to provide safer roads and better journeys for our customer.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
About the Role
Main Roads has created a Network Operations Directorate, which is focussed on becoming a world-class road network operator through developing improved capabilities in order to manage the exciting new challenges.
We are collecting large amounts of highly granular data relating to the Perth Metropolitan Road Network. The successful applicant will assist in the collation and management of this data via the Network Performance Reporting System (NetPRes) data factory hosted in the Azure Cloud. A key component of the role is statistical/mathematical analysis of traffic data to help identify cause and effect relationships underpinning network performance.
A key aspect of the role will be providing specialist advice to senior staff management in the form of operational insights, performance monitoring services, cost of congestion calculations and performance analysis reports/dashboards. It is critical to ensure this information is delivered in a professional, consistent and timely manner
The Network Operations Analyst may also assist in predictive modelling analysis, which will require programming expertise to codify the mathematical relationships underpinning traffic engineering theory. The applicant’s experience with standard analytical tools such as R or SAS will allow the statistical correlations within our road network performance data sets to be discovered quickly and efficiently.
About You
It is essential you have considerable experience in research, development and analysis combined with your ability to communicate with a diverse stakehder base will allow Network Operations to move towards data driven approach to decision-making, resulting in improved management, congestion and safety for Perth’s road users.
Mathematical modelling and programming along with data collection, data cleansing and database development are also critical to being successful in this role.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply. An attractive salary, generous benefits and an attractive work/life balance is on offer for the right candidate.
Find Out More
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Graham Jacoby, Network Operations Analyst Manager on (08) 9323 4482 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
To find out more about Main Roads and to view our Annual Report please visit our website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact John McKelvie Recruitment Manager on (80) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Submitting Your Application
Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV demonstrating their relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
Please also submit a statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages
- Data collection, data cleansing and database development.
- Mathematical modelling and programming.
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Please submit evidence of your current motor vehicle driver’s licence and if applicable to you relevant qualification. Applicants selected for appointment will need to provide originals prior to appointment.
You will be asked to complete several questions as part of your online application – please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
Applicants may be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire 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.
