Why Work With Us?
Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.
People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between. 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. As an organisation, our challenge is to deliver integrated and intelligent transport systems and services to provide safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
In response to the growing concern around congestion, Main Roads Western Australia created the Network Operations Directorate, based at the Road Network Operations Centre (RNOC) in Perth’s CBD. The RNOC is a new purpose-built, world-class facility designed to optimise road network safety and performance.
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
The key role of the Network Operations Directorate is to optimise the performance of the existing road network to facilitate the movement of people and freight safely, reliably and efficiently throughout Western Australia, while the Traffic and Road Network Performance Branch provides leadership and specialist advice on traffic engineering, procedures and practices for traffic signals on the State Road Network.
Our Network Area Performance Team is looking for a number of Senior Traffic Engineers or Transport Planners to fulfill the role of Senior Route Management Officers for the Metropolitan State Road Network.
As a Senior Route Management Officer, you will be responsible for:
- The review and optimisation of traffic signal timings
- Route performance management and analysis
- Providing specialist advice into transport projects and technical support to internal and external stakeholders
- Performing technical assessment of development applications
About the You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a good understanding of road network and traffic performance analysis methods, and urban traffic theory.
- Has knowledge of modelling software, data requirements and the interpretation of modelling results from SIDRA, LinSig or similar packages.
- Has interest in traffic signal optimisation.
- Has some understanding of planning policies and guidelines.
- Is a creative, solution-oriented team member, with a strong technical background, solid understanding of traffic engineering principles and passionate about providing specialist input to decisions and projects affecting operational performance of the State Road Network.
- Has experience providing technical support managing projects.
- Is able to work with other team members to ensure optimal traffic performance outcomes for our customers.
- Has previous experience in managing stakeholders,
- Has a strong desire to succeed by learning from colleagues and creating collaborative relationships at all levels.
- Has a strong interest in pursuing continued learning and development.
This is an excellent opportunity for talented and results driven people wanting to develop their careers by joining an innovative team and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads and the WA road network.
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 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 of working with Main Roads include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Applicable allowances
- Attractive leave provisions
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
How to apply
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the job Role Statement.
- A Cover Letter detailing your skill, knowledge and experience in relation to the following selection criteria, in no more than three (3) pages:
- Road and traffic planning rinciples - review of development applications
- use of intersection modelling packages (e.g. SIDRA, LinSig or similar)
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relashionships
- A copy of your WA Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent
- If applicable, please attach a copy of your Degree in Engineering, Transport Planning or other relevant disciplines.
For questions about the role, please contact Maryely Rueda on (08) 9323 6137.
For any general enquiries, please email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
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.
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 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 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.
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical and national police clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed suitable 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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