Job opportunity

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 up to four (4) experienced Road Designers to join our collaborative team.

Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:

 About the Role

We are looking for up to four (4) experienced Road Designers to be part of our Road and Traffic Engineering Branch. This Branch is the centre of technical expertise in road design, traffic engineering and traffic management. Our team of designers are involved in undertaking concept, preliminary and detailed designs of various road projects as well as the development and maintenance of a wide range of standards and guidelines.

In this role, you will report directly to a Senior Road Designer and be responsible for executing medium complexity horizontal and vertical geometric designs across a variety of road projects and contribute to the creation of technical standards and guidelines for road design. You will be proficient in CAD drafting of road design drawings and be capable of undertaking geometric design reviews submitted by others.

About You

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Develop drawings and designs to Main Roads standards
• Undertake the review or audit of road designs
• Be proficient in OpenRoads or similar 3d civil modelling software and either AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Provide supervision, development and training of junior staff
• Provide specialist technical support and advice

As well as your technical capability, we are also looking for an excellent communicator with a natural ability to work effectively with a range of Main Roads staff and external stakeholders.

If this sounds like you and a career at Main Roads interests you – we encourage you to apply!

Find Out More

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Glen Hughey on (08) 9323 5430 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, or if you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternative format for submitting your application), contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, including if you are experiencing issues with the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

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.

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 in no more than ten (10) pages.
2. A statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Road design standards and their application
• Geometric design for road projects
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.

Please note that you will be asked to complete several questions as part of your application for this role. Ensure you allow plenty of time as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance as part of this recruitment process.

An Executive Search may be completed during this recruitment action.

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.