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, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.

We work closely with our portfolio partners, Transport WA and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager, based in our Kalgoorlie-Boulder office.

Learn more about why our staff love to work and live in the Goldfields-Esperance region:

About the opportunity:

The Delivery Manager is a critical leadership role within the Goldfields-Esperance Region, assisting to manage a skilled team to oversee the development and delivery of road and bridge construction projects in accordance with the Delivery Plan. The Delivery Manager is responsible for road and bridge construction and maintenance projects delivered by public tenders, panel arrangements and by direct management. The variety of work right across the Goldfields-Esperance Region make this a challenging, but extremely rewarding work environment.

You will undertake consultation, liaison and negotiation with stakeholders (e.g. customers, the community, other agencies, and Local Government, contractors and consultants) on the development and delivery of projects and contracts.

To be successful you will:

• Be a dynamic and experienced civil construction professional.
• Be solutions focused.
• Have applied your strong technical capability over several years of practical industry experience,
• Have experience managing a diverse team with varying degrees of experience and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply.

Please refer to the job role statement for a full list of responsibilities.

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 rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.
• Commuted overtime allowance of 13.5% per annum based on additional 3.45 hours worked per week (included in advertised salary band)
• Generous power subsidies paid fortnightly
• A communications subsidy of up to $25 per month
• Relocation assistance

Note, the advertised salary is inclusive of commuted overtime, district allowance and full time annual salary. Exact salary details will be confirmed with the successful candidate at time of offer.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
2. A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Project and contract management
• Managing, human, financial and other resources within agreed allocations
• Managing employee behaviour, performance and development
• Delivery of road construction and maintenance

For questions about the role, please contact Shane Power on (08) 9080 1428 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, or if you have any support of 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 Claire Bell on (08) 9323 6140 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.

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 candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment 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.