Why work with us?
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and 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.
We are one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, responsible for more than 18,500 kilometres of road spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.
Our role is to plan, build and maintain Western Australia’s State Road Network valued at just over $46 billion. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local government to support the needs of all road users across WA by providing an integrated world-class road transport network.
Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our employees who are located in ten regional and several metropolitan offices throughout the State.
About the role
We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team as a Construction and Maintenance Manager in the Great Southern Region based in our Albany office.
To be successful in this role you will be required to provide expert advice for the development and preparation of the Ten Year Network Delivery Plan and Regional Delivery Plan. In addition, you will be proactive in developing and implementing maintenance management plans and ensure they are understood and followed by the in-house maintenance teams and subcontractors.
This challenging and highly rewarding role will require comprehensive skills, knowledge and experience in the delivery of road construction and maintenance, project and contract management and experience in negotiation and facilitation as well as a natural ability to work with a range of people and stakeholders to build positive working relationships.
As part of the Regional Management Team your demonstrated leadership skills will be at the forefront, your ability to manage financial, physical and other resources together will your management of employee behaviour, performance and development will be crucial in being successful in this role.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person to advance or commence their career in a role within the State Government. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.
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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 who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, the following regional initiatives/benefits may be available to new employees:
- Commuted Overtime Allowance 9% based on additional 2.5 hours worked per week.
- Relocation Assistance
- Subsidised Housing
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive leave entitlements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing focus
All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Delivery of road construction and maintenance.
- Project and contract management.
- Managing financial, technological, physical and other resources within agree allocations to meet agreed outcomes including managing employee behaviour, performance and development.
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- Evidence of the required licences and qualifications (if applicable) as outlined in the Job Role Statement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrew Duffield on (08) 9892 05101
For any general enquires, contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or 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
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment.
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.
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
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