Job opportunity

Are you interested in becoming a direct employee of Main Road Western Australia? We are looking for Senior Road Workers to join our Perth Metropolitan team on a permanent basis! We currently have positions based in Jandakot and Neerabup, some of which, will be relocated to Hazelmere when our brand new depot opens in 2026!

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

• Lead crews in the maintenance of both on and off road assets including, road signs, drainage, barriers, vegetation, litter and graffiti.
• Operate construction equipment safely (e.g.skid steer, roller, excavator, flocon,etc).
• Direct traffic safely around construction sites.
• Follow all safety guidelines and work as part of a team to complete projects on time.

Our Senior Road Workers play a critical leadership role, managing sites and overseeing daily operations. In addition to the above, to be successful in this role, you must demonstrate experience in:

• Supervising crews
• Planning and coordinating work on site
• Maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting team development

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 across all of our regional Main Roads offices, the Metropolitan region, 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:

• Senior Road Workers base hourly rate ranges from $44.90 - $48.39 (depending on relevant experience)
• Your salary will increase by a further 3.5% on 1 February 2026.
• Senior Road Workers work a 9 shift fortnight with the shift pattern covering dayshift Monday to Friday and nightshift Sunday to Thursday with one RDO.
• As a permanent employee of Main Roads, you will accrue a minimum of 4 weeks annual leave, 10 public holidays, 3 additional public service holidays and 15 days personal leave per annum. You are also entitled to 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years continuous service.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5% is paid in December each year.
• Training and development opportunities

The road ahead starts with a single step

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

• A covering letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience. Please highlight your preferred depot location (Jandakot or Neerabup) in your covering letter.
• A copy of your resume

For questions about the role, please contact Wayne Sims on (08) 9323 6451 or David Page on 9323 4895 - 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.

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.