Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
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, providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people.
Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
Main Roads Western Australia is committed to responsible environmental management of the WA road network. The Environment Branch provides leadership, systems, processes and standards that drive corporate environmental and heritage performance.
The Team works with Main Roads’ project development, delivery, regional and metropolitan branches to undertake environmental impact assessments, obtain approvals and ensure environmental management meets legislative requirements and organisational objectives.
Main Roads is looking for six (6) senior specialists for our environmental team. The positions are based in Perth with some regional travel required.
You will manage environmental assessment and approvals for our projects, provide expert advice to one or more regions and ensure compliance with corporate and statutory environmental requirements.
You will consult and negotiate with regulators and external stakeholders and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
You will make an important contribution to facilitate the successful delivery of our business and help drive our environmental performance.
About You
As a passionate and qualified Environmental professional, you will possess extensive experience in environmental assessment, approval and management with a demonstrated background in the application of State and Federal legislation relating to environmental issues and processes.
Experience in environmental management, assessment and approvals for linear infrastructure would be highly regarded.
Our customers are important to use, so your ability to develop positive, proactive and professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders will be critical to your success in the role.
Experience in project and contract management will be key, as well as your ability to successfully manage resources and people for the delivery of projects and outcomes.
You will be Degree-qualified in Science in a relevant discipline or in Environmental Management.
Our environment branch encourages people to improve business practices and to actively contribute to the strategic direction of 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 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:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and well-being focus
Find Out More
For questions about the role, please contact Martine Scheltema on (08) 9323-4614.
For general enquiries, contact Tassia Longman on (08) 9323 6343 or 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, contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an email to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
Submitting Your Application
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 statement outlining your substantial skills, knowledge, and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Environmental assessment, approval and management.
- Application of relevant State and Federal legislation.
- Project and contract management.
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- A copy of a Bachelor of Science Degree in a relevant discipline or a Degree in Environmental Management.
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 Tassia Longman on (08) 9323 6343 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 questionnaire and 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.
We may undertake an executive search to help us find the best candidate.
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