Why Work With Us?
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 the state 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.
Our success relies upon recruiting and retaining a diverse range of talented, passionate and dynamic individuals to help us build our State’s future. Whatever stage of your career, we are committed to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that in turn we can achieve ours.
About the Role
Main Roads Western Australia is growing rapidly due to technological advancements and their impact on the transport landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and high performing Project Services team within a leading infrastructure and network management organisation.
As part of the Infrastructure Delivery Directorate, the Project Services Branch provides expert engineering and technical advice to major roads projects that are delivered through Alliance and Design and Construct contracts.
A key component of the role is the preparation of the Scope of Works and Technical Criteria contract documents for complex road projects along with the provision of specialist technical engineering advice and support. A minimum Degree in Civil Engineering is required for this role.
You will use your strong stakeholder relationship skills to work collaboratively with Project Directors and Managers through specialist engineering design reviews, assessment of design alternatives and statutory compliance.
About You
As an experienced Civil Engineering technical specialist, you will be able to lead technical services and bring comprehensive experience in complex road project delivery. Your expertise in road engineering, understanding of contracts and ability to think critically will compliment the other skills within the project team to create outstanding outcomes. You will show leadership by motivating and developing project team members and driving the continual improvement of project and contract management practice across Main Roads.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Project Engineer professional to take the next step in their career in an organisation where you can build your future and grow as a person and a professional. If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
Find Out More
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Terry Bailey, Manager Project Services on (08) 9323 4631 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Katrina Sephton on (08) 9323 4631 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.
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 three (3) criteria in no more than two (2) pages:
- Investigation, design and construction of major road projects.
- Provision of specialist engineering and technical advisory service in relation to complex roadworks.
- Writing and/or working with technical contract documents for complex road and bridge projects.
- Evidence of your Degree in Civil Engineering and other related specialisation.
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
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.
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 Katrina Sephton on (08) 9323 6133 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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