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
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career in an organisation passionate and committed to providing Aboriginal business engagement opportunities throughout our infrastructure projects.
As the Senior Advisor Aboriginal Business Engagement at Main Roads you will work as part of the Finance and Commercial Services team to support us in achieving our commitment. You will provide an advisory service on all facets of Aboriginal business engagement for Main Roads, and it’s portfolio partners on projects delivered by Main Roads Western Australia and/or the Office for Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery. You will act as a point of contact for the delivery of works and supply of goods and services to Main Roads locations across the State.
We currently have three (3) Senior Advisor Aboriginal Business Engagement opportunities that we are seeking to fill on a permanent basis.
About You
This is an important and exciting role for a professional with substantial experience in business engagement. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Strong business and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with Aboriginal communities and businesses
- An in depth understanding of social norms and protocols when interacting with Aboriginal people
- Previous proven experience in delivering outcomes and promoting Aboriginal businesses, and
- Well-developed presentation skills and ability to influence and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders.
At Main Roads, we service the WA community in both regional and metropolitan localities and as such, it is important to us that we continue to support Aboriginal business in projects local to them. To help us do this, the Senior Advisor Aboriginal Business Engagement must be willing to travel intrastate to work with Aboriginal communities and Main Roads regional offices throughout Western Australia.
Benefits that make it worthwhile
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 11% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
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 the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships in particular with Aboriginal business communities.
- Promoting Aboriginal business as a supplier of works, goods and services.
- Social and cultural norms and protocols in interacting with Aboriginal people.
- Presentation, influencing and negotiation.
- A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent.
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.
Find out more
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Dennis Kickett on (08) 9323 4582 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
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 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 Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment 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.
To help us find the best candidate, we may undertake an executive search.
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