Traffic Services Coordinator
Why Work With Us?
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 an 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.
Why we need you
The key role of the Network Operations Directorate is to optimise the performance of the existing road network to facilitate the movement of people and freight safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout Western Australia.
We are looking for up to four (4) individuals who will utilise their substantial traffic engineering experience and knowledge to protect and improve the integrity, efficiency, and safety of the road network.
Your strong traffic investigation, analysis and problem-solving skills, as well as your proven ability to build and enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders, are essential for success in this role.
The Traffic Management Services branch is growing and this presents exciting opportunities for new members to join the team.
About the Role
One of the key goals of this role is to improve safety and efficiency outcomes on the Perth Metropolitan Road network. Some of the tasks and deliverables include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate investigations, recommend, review and implement relevant policies, guidelines and practices that facilitate the safe and efficient use of the road and shared path network throughout Western Australia.
- Investigate road safety and efficiency issues, formulating solutions where required and providing appropriate advice to customers.
- Provide specialist advice on traffic engineering and road safety practices.
- Review signs, pavement markings and traffic signal design drawings.
- Prepare memos recommending the approval of signs and pavement markings and traffic signal design drawings.
- Instigate the installation of approved signs and pavement markings.
- Manage the team’s performance to deliver outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships with local governments and other stakeholders.
- Provide input to guide the development of Main Roads policies and guidelines.
This is an excellent opportunity for a result-driven person to develop their career by joining an innovative team within an organisation. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of 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 that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 10.5% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Applicable allowances
- Attractive leave provisions
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and well-being focus
The road ahead starts with a single step
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- traffic engineering principles and practices including traffic design, planning, safety and modelling in a diverse range of road environments
- traffic investigations, analysis, and problem-solving in a diverse range of road environments.
- managing financial, technological, physical and other resources within agreed allocations to meet agreed outcomes.
- A copy of your WA Driver’s Licence
- If applicable, please attach a copy of your Degree in Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
Fixed-term appointments (with the possibility of extension or permanency) may be available for these vacancies.
For questions about the role, contact Bassam Abu Shamleh on (08) 9323-4990.
For any general enquiries, contact Tassia Sears on (08) 9323-6343 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application, as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improving diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Tassia Sears on (08) 9323-6343 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed suitable 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.
