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, who are located 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.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
About the Opportunity
Three exciting Structural Engineer positions have become available within our Structures Engineering Branch - Planning and Technical Services Directorate.
The Structures Engineering Branch facilitates the management of the state’s bridge assets, providing appropriate advice on technical issues for structures and waterways. Main activities include bridge inspections, bridge load ratings, hydraulic and hydrology design, project design reviews, technical advice, review and development of standards and heavy vehicle bridge assessments as well as selected design works. Undertaking research projects is a small but important part of the Branch’s activities.
For key deliveries of the Structural Engineer role, please see the Job Role Statement (JRS).
About You
Main Roads is looking for individuals to perform the maintenance and refurbishment design of existing bridges, assessment of bridge heavy load movements, structures asset and condition management tasks, and support in the waterway design of structures. This role requires you to perform your work under general direction and more complex tasks under professional supervision. As a Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of bridge related projects throughout the state including bridge asset management.
A Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering as well as experience in bridge design, construction and maintenance, or waterways for major structures will be critical to your success in this role.
Find Out More
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Jewely Parvin on (08) 9323 4648. Not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact Claire Simms on (08) 9323 6140 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
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 considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- One or more of bridge design, construction and maintenance or waterways for major structures
- Analysis and design of concrete and steel structures
- Research, analysis and problem solving
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- Evidence of your Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Evidence of your possession of a current Western Australian ‘C-A’ Class (car) motor vehicle driver’s licence or an approved equivalent.
You will be asked to complete several questions as part of your online application – please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and National Police Clearance prior to appointment.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role will be placed in a pool and may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” on a permanent or fixed term basis within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
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 Claire Simms on (08) 9323 6140 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
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