Join us in shaping a safer, healthier workplace across Main Roads!
Why Work with Us?
Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.
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.
Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:
About the Role
We’re seeking a strong people leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our corporate Safety, Health and Wellbeing team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a team of dedicated SHW professionals, champion strategic initiatives, and influence stakeholders across the organisation – including those outside your direct reporting line.
Join us in shaping a safer, healthier workplace across Main Roads and contractor operations.
What You Will Bring
We’re looking for a confident, people-centric leader. Your strengths include:
- Proven leadership in safety, health and wellbeing within complex organisations
- be able to influence at all levels and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Expertise in managing safety, health and wellbeing programs, compliance and risk
- A commitment to continuous improvement and building strong, trust-based stakeholder relationships
Why choose Main Roads?
At Main Roads, we offer more than a job—we offer a rewarding career with purpose. You’ll join a supportive, flexible workplace that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration plus 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous leave provisions
- Choice between a 37.5 or 40 working week
- Access to ongoing training and development
- A strong organisational focus on health, safety, and wellbeing
How to Apply:
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV—showcasing your skills, achievements, and experience relevant to the Role Statement.
- A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than two (2) pages:
- Managing the review and implementation of Work Health and Safety (WHS) work practices to ensure the relevant compliance requirements are met and applicable in operational environments
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- Managing employee behaviour, performance and development
For questions about the role, please contact Katherine Davie on (08) 9323 4817 – 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 Marina Nguyen on (08) 9323 6375 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 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.
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.
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