Job opportunity

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.

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious, passionate and self-driven safety leader for our newly created role of Safety Manager Regional, based in our South West Region Branch and be based in our Bunbury office. This challenging and highly rewarding role will offer lots of variety and will require strong skills and experience in building and managing a culture of workplace health and safety as well as a natural ability to work with a range of people and stakeholders to build relationships and influence effectively.

To be successful you will be:

• experienced in managing all aspects of work health, safety and wellbeing in a large organisation with a multidisciplinary workforce in line with Work Health and Safety legislative requirements
• experienced in providing leadership in the development, implementation and improvements of workplace safety culture, systems and processes and practices and report on regional safety performance
• a problem solver with strong attention and focus on results.  
• a strong communicator with an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for energetic and enthusiastic individual 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 the region and 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 who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to rewarding work, competitive salaries and 11% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

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 substantial skills, knowledge, and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Managing all aspects of work health, safety and wellbeing in an organisation’s regional location with “white” and “blue” collar workforce.
• Building and managing a culture of work health and safety in a workplace that follows an organisation’s WHS standards and legislative requirements.
• Collaborating with an organisation’s central safety, health and wellbeing function in implementing corporate directions and initiatives.

Please submit evidence of your current Western Australian ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence and if applicable, your Degree in Work Health and Safety or other relevant discipline. Applicants selected for appointment will need to provide originals prior to appointment.

For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Robert Barnsley on (08) 9323 4624 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an email to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com

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 Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 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 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.