Job opportunity

Are you interested in becoming a direct employee of Main Road Western Australia? We are looking for Road Workers to join our Carnarvon team on a permanent basis!

Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll work on the network to inspect, repair and construct both new and existing assets to provide your community with a safe and efficient road network. We’re looking for people with experience in:

• Assist in the construction and maintenance of local roads, bridges, and pathways.
• Operate construction equipment safely (e.g., tippers, skid steers, rollers, excavator, flow-cons, water trucks, etc).
• Help with road repairs, resurfacing, and maintenance tasks.
• Direct traffic safely around construction sites.
• Follow all safety guidelines and work as part of a team to complete projects on time
• Keep roadside and parking bays litter free

Exciting new permanent opportunities have been created as part of our return to in-house maintenance and minor capital works at Main Roads! This transition spans all across our regional Main Roads offices, the Metropolitan area, and Incident Response Services, with over 550 new roles now filled. Join a growing team and be a part of something big!

Learn more about the Main Roads In-House Maintenance Transition here. If you are ready to take the next step in a rewarding, secure and supportive organisation, click apply now!

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 who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, our remuneration package reflects the following:

• Road Workers base hourly rate ranges from $39.54 - $43.46 (depending on relevant experience)
• Your starting hourly rate depends on your relevant experience and will increase by a further 3.5% on 1 February 2026.
• Road Workers are rostered to work Monday to Friday. The roster depends on the time of year, but some weekend work may be required.
• The roster includes at least one Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month. Dependent on the time of year, you may also have a second RDO per month, your fortnightly salary would then reduce accordingly.
• In addition to your 80 hours per fortnight, most rosters for the next 12 months will include between 15 and 26 hours overtime (including commuted overtime) per month.

• Overnight travel throughout the Mid West Gascoyne region may be required as part of the roster.

• Based on this amount of overtime, Road Workers gross income is expected to range from $105,000 - $115,000 per annum.
• The first two hours of Overtime is paid at time and a half and double time after that (including when working on your RDO).
• Road Workers in Carnarvon are entitled to a District Allowance of $6,868 or $13,736 (if you have a dependant) per annum.
• Road Workers in Carnarvon are entitled to annual power subsidies of up to $3,201 (dependant on the type of your power system).
• Road workers accrue a minimum of 4 weeks annual leave, 10 public holidays, 3 additional public service holidays and 15 days personal leave per annum.
• Road Workers are entitled to 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years continuous service.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5% is paid in December each year. Shift workers may be eligible for Annual Leave Loading of 20%
• Training and development opportunities

The salary provided is based on a Monday to Friday roster, with anticipated overtime included. Please note that, as overtime hours and rosters may vary, salary therefore is subject to fluctuation and may change accordingly depending on actual hours worked and operational needs. The exact salary and any applicable allowances will be confirmed with the successful applicant prior to commencement of employment.  

The road ahead starts with a single step

If you’d like to speak with our current crew about the benefits of working directly for Main Roads, bring your resume along to our Engagement Session as detailed below:

Date: Tuesday 1 July
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: 470 Robinson St, Carnarvon WA 6701

Note, the Engagement Session is an opportunity to meet some of the team and submit your application. There will be no formal presentation during this session. If you apply for this role online, you do not need to attend the Engagement Session.

Make sure you bring your resume – applicants who attend this session can also hand in their application in hard copy.

To submit your interest online, select ‘Apply Now’ and upload the following documents:

• A copy of your resume
• A copy of a completed Application form – available by clicking here

For questions about the role, please contact Dale Lansdown on (08) 9941 0746 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please contact the Main Roads Recruitment team via email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9323 6140.

Allow plenty of time to submit your 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.

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

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

Apply now to join us!

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance prior to appointment. This will be confirmed with the successful candidate prior to appointment.