Communications Manager
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services, providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people.
Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
Main Roads is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to join the Aboriginal Engagement Transport Portfolio Team within Finance & Commercial Services Directorate in our Adelaide Terrace office.
The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and delivering communications services and functions to internal and external stakeholders to achieve Aboriginal engagement goals for the Transport Portfolio.
Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement activities include internal communications, developing and reviewing social, digital and web-based communications and publications.
The successful applicant will work in a diverse and dynamic workplace requiring a high level of organisation, time management and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, liaise and influence.
About You
You will have substantial experience in delivering comprehensive communications and engagement activities in a large and complex organisation, including excellent negotiation skills, proficient verbal and written communication capabilities and highly developed problem-solving abilities, ideally with a background in working with Aboriginal stakeholders in a similar role.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining an innovative team.
Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.
We encourage you to apply if you hold the required skills and attributes, if this position interests you and if you wish to build your future within 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 the following:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and well-being focus
Find Out More
For questions about the role, please contact Dennis Kickett on (08) 9323-4582.
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
Submitting Your Application
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:
- Experience in delivering comprehensive communications and engagement activities, preferably in a large and complex organisation.
- High-level interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work closely with senior management and ministerial offices and build and maintain strong links with internal and external stakeholders.
- High-level verbal and written communications skills with the ability to engage, liaise and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
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 and obtain a National Police Clearance 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.
