Job opportunity

This role can be undertaken either full time or part time hours (ideal for parents who want to work school hours only).

Why Work with Us?

Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

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.

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. 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.

Main Roads has a number of exciting and amazing opportunities in various locations across our state for a range of Safety Personnel. Working for Main Roads not only allows you the opportunity to be part of a large and diverse team that provides a valuable service to the state and community, it also allows you to live in a number of regional locations that are, home to magnificent gorges, some of the world’s most amazing wildlife, the world-famous Wave Rock, breath taking beaches and great outback adventures. Don’t take our word for it, see for yourself through the video links below:

• Wheatbelt: Narrogin Northam
• Pilbara:Pilbara
• South West:South West

About the Role

We have a range of exciting opportunities for Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Safety Health and Wellbeing Business Partners across the Metropolitan, Wheatbelt, Pilbara, South West Regions.

We are looking for passionate and safety focused individuals to manage and/or coordinate corporate and regional health, safety and wellbeing with our multidisciplinary workforce. These highly rewarding roles where no two days are the same, you will be partnering with leaders and workers to coach and mentor them in a diverse range of safety related matters.

These positions offer excellent opportunities to advance or commence your career in a role within the Western Australian 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 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 to working with Main Roads include:

• Attractive leave provisions including additional leave and travel concessions in the Pilbara Region
• Flexible working arrangements includes options for part-time and possible Work from Home arrangements  
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.
• Commuted Overtime within our Regional locations between 9% and 18% depending on location and based on addition hours worked
• Subsidised housing in some regional locations
• Relocation assistance to new locations

Submitting your Application

If you are interested in these exciting opportunities, please submit your application to include the following:

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
• A statement outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the key deliverables of the role (no more than 3 pages)
  1. In management and/or coordination of Work Health Safety and Wellbeing with ‘white’ and ‘blue’ collar workforce.
  2. Facilitating and/or building and promoting a culture of Work Health and Safety and Wellbeing in the organisation.
  3. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with Corporate WHS and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Please indicate within your application which role/s you are interested in out of the below options:

1. Safety Manager, Level 6 (Metropolitan Region Perth)
2. Safety Manager Regional, Level 6 (South West Region)
3. Safety Health and Wellbeing Business Partner, Level 5 (Corporate Safety Perth)
4. Safety Coordinator, Level 5 (Metropolitan Region)
5. Safety Coordinator Regional, Level 5, South West Region, Wheatbelt Region and Pilbara (Fixed-Term Contract up to 12 months)

Please submit evidence of your current Western Australian ‘C-A’ class or equivalent motor vehicle driver’s licence and if applicable, your Cert IV, Diploma in Work Health and Safety or other relevant discipline reflective on the Job Role Statement. Applicants selected for appointment will need to provide originals prior to appointment.

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion on this opportunity please contact Liz Tomuli Acting Safety Health and Wellbeing Manager on (08) 9323 4297 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

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 accepted.

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 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.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Assessment and National Police Clearance 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.