Job opportunity

Why Work With Us?

At Main Roads, we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of major roads and highways across the State. This includes managing traffic flow, ensuring road safety, and supporting infrastructure projects to improve transport efficiency. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Safety Officer to join our collaborative team.

This opportunity is a key role located in the iconic Wheatbelt region, which is home to the world-famous Wave Rock, as well as character townships, miles of golden fields, charming rural farms and great outback self-drive adventures. But, don’t take our word for it, see for yourself Working in the Wheatbelt Region 

About the role

Main Roads has an exciting Safety Officer Regional position available in the Wheatbelt Region. Based in Northam, we are looking for a passionate and safety outcome focussed individual to work as a part of a team to facilitate knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislative, standards and requirements as well as the Main Roads SHW Framework across the region’s multidisciplinary workforce. This will be achieved through:

• Clear communication with workers,
• Provision of guidance and training to workers on Main Roads safety procedures and safe work practices, and
• Monitoring and supporting worker participation by undertaking regular worksite inspections to assess compliance with safety regulations and report back on outcomes.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached Job Role Statement.

About You

To be successful, you will exhibit the following attributes:

• experience in facilitating knowledge of work health, safety and well-being to white-collar and blue-collar workforce operating in a regional location
• a proven background in assessing and identifying risk and potential hazards including control measures in line with the organisation’s safety system standards and requirements.
• problem-solving with strong attention to detail
• great communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• provision of incident investigation and site inspection audits

This position offers an excellent opportunity for energetic and enthusiastic individual to advance or commence their career in a role within the 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 11.5% superannuation, the following regional initiatives/benefits may be available to new employees:

• Commuted Overtime Allowance of 9% based on additional 2.5 hours worked per week.
• Reduced rental rates (conditions apply)
• Relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Reduced subsidies – a discount on your gas/electric hot water, telephone bills
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave entitlements
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing focus.

All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicant.

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 sound skills, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

1. Facilitating knowledge of work health and safety to “white” and “blue” collar workforce operating in a regional location.
2. Risk assessment and identification of potential hazards including control measures in line with the organisation’s safety system standards and requirements.
3. Incident investigation and site inspection audits

• A copy of your current Western Australian “C-A” Class motor vehicle driver’s licence or an approved equivalent.

For job-specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Liz Tomuli on (08) 9323 4297 - not to be contacted for assistance with the application.

For any general enquiries, 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 considered.

We're building a diverse workforce

At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Apply now to join us!

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.