Job opportunity

Why Work With Us?

Main Roads Western Australia is a WA State Government agency responsible for the State’s highways and main roads, representing almost 30% of the State’s total assets. Main Roads WA is one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, covering 2.5 million square kilometres.

Main Roads Western Australia has a Network Operations Directorate focused on being a world-class road network operator through developing improved capabilities in order to manage the exciting challenges presented.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people from a diverse background to apply.

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.

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

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Operational Modelling and Visualisation Manager, this role is responsible for developing visualisation outputs in various media formats and from various operational inputs (including traffic models, road designs (AutoCAD), GIS data, traffic data, videos, images, and technical specification) for use by Main Roads to help communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

The successful applicant will fully understand methods to convert operational model traffic outputs into realistic visualisation deliverables such as renders and animations, with skills across a number of software packages including 3DS Max, Maya, Unity, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and similar. You will demonstrate competency across;

• Producing animation, driving simulator and visual effects
• The ability to integrate operational model outputs (e.g. Vissim and Aimsun) into 3D modelling and rendering software to produce lifelike multimedia outputs.
• Technical capability in 3D visualisation development from storyboarding, modelling to VFX and Compositing.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve desired visualisation outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity in the Network Operations Directorate. An attractive salary package, numerous benefits and an attractive work/life balance is on offer for the right candidate.

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
• Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following in your application:

1. A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement

1. A statement outlining your sound skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Designing and presenting visualisations of complex technical concepts that easily communicate content to technical and non-technical audiences
• Creating infographics and 2D and 3D renders as video and image outputs
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships

1. A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent
2. If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Diploma in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art) or other relevant discipline.

Find Out More

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact TK Kim on (08) 9323 4130 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Katrina Sephton on (08) 9323 6133 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, 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 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 Katrina Sephton on (08) 9323 6133 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 questionnaire and National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.

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.

To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.