Maintenance Manager
Why Work With Us?
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 and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers
About the Role
The Metropolitan Region Directorate delivers road asset management, network operation and minor construction and maintenance practices throughout our State.
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the delivery of the Road Maintenance Programs in accordance with Main Roads’ Construction and Maintenance Standards. You will manage the maintenance resources, including subcontractors, to deliver the regional works program to internal and external stakeholders.
Your experience in road maintenance and planning and knowledge of road maintenance practices will be critical to this role. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in directly managing maintenance and capital works programs in a past role(s), with a proficiency in systems to manage data. Your management and leadership skills will contribute to your success in this role as you lead a team to achieve outcomes on time and on budget.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Have strong leadership and people management skills
- Be an effective communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
- Have demonstrated experience in road maintenance planning, delivery, road maintenance practices (including resurfacing and resealing, pavement rehabilitation treatments and other related road maintenance practices)
- Proven project and contract management experience
- Experience in works procurement practices and processes
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.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact David Page on (08) 9323 4895 - 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
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours. Have a look at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au to learn more.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in 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 relation to the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages
- Road maintenance delivery
- Managing financial, technological, physical and other resources within agreed allocations to meet agreed outcomes
- Managing employee behaviour, performance and development
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent
- If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Diploma in Contract Management or Civil Engineering
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be assessed throughout the selection process with equal weighting.
Please note you will be asked to complete several questions as part of your application. Ensure you allow plenty of time as late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 improve 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 John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a current and satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment 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.
