Job opportunity

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

We are one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, responsible for more than 18,500 kilometres of road spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.

Our role is to plan, build and maintain Western Australia’s State Road Network valued at just over $46 billion. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local government to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network.

Our regional locations offer a unique way of living, and our Derby office is looking to appoint an Asset Management professional who is seeking a change of pace and to be rewarded with enticing incentives and benefits.

Why Asset Management?

The Asset Manager is a critical leadership role within the Kimberley Regional team, assisting to develop, recommend and monitor plans and programs for the efficient and effective management, use, preservation, improvement, and expansion of the Kimberley Road network.

Main Roads is currently seeking an Asset Manager to join this dynamic and high performing team! As an Asset Manager, you will undertake consultation, liaison and negotiation with stakeholders (e.g. industry, the community, other agencies and local Government) on road asset management plans, programs and intervention standards.

To be successful in either role you will:

• Be dynamic and experienced in co-ordinating the preparation and development of the Ten Year Network Plan and Annual Works program

• Develop solutions and priorities to optimise the performance of the road network.

• Have applied your strong technical capability to develop projects and prepare business cases for projects including project cost estimation.

• Take an innovative approach to work within the agreed allocations, providing specialist advice for the management of the road corridor planning process across the region.

• Ability to manage a team who have varying degrees of experience and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

• Work across disciplines and be solutions focused.

• Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and manage consultants.

• Skilled with the use of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn digital applications quickly.

With clear development and career progression pathways, access to invaluable mentorship and learning opportunities, Main Roads Kimberley is the right move to take your career to the next level.

Salary and Regional Incentives/Benefits make it worthwhile

In addition to your annual salary and 11.5% superannuation, Main Roads offers the following regional initiatives and benefits:

• Commuted Overtime Allowance of 18% based on additional 5 hours worked per week
• Generous District Allowance
• Additional 5 days of annual leave (northwest leave) and travel days or have the option to an annual percentage of 3.8% pay out in lieu of north west leave and travel days.
• Housing Subsidy, Airconditioning and Power Subsidy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave entitlements
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing focus.

Specific conditions will be confirmed with the successful applicants.

Find Out More 

Check out the attached Job Role Statement for full details of each position on offer.

For specific questions and further information regarding the positions, please contact Alan Davies, Network Manager on +61 (08) 9158 4381.

For assistance with your application, please contact Katrina Sephton, Recruitment Co-ordinator on +61 (08) 9323 6133 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com

To find out more about Main Roads as an organisation and to view real-time travel information and updates on the projects we are currently working on, visit www.mainroads.wa.gov.au 

Submitting Your Application

To apply for one or more of our asset management vacancies on offer - click on the Apply Now button, answer a few questions and submit the following attachments in your application:

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement

• A three (3) page cover letter, addressing your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria:
• One or more of road and/or bridge planning, design, construction or maintenance
• Asset management
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationship
• Managing financial, technological, physical and other resources within agreed allocations to meet agreed outcomes

• A copy of your current Western Australian motor (car) vehicle Driver’s Licence or an approved equivalent

The Extras and Things to Consider Before Applying

The successful applicants will also be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment prior to appointment and a National Police Clearance may also be requested during this selection process.

An Executive Search may be undertaken to gain greater exposure of these vacancies.

Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applicants deemed suitable for but not appointed to these roles may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads, subject to business requirements.

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 Straight Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to apply fully participate in this selection process, please contact Katrina Sephton on +61 (08) 9323 6133 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au