Job opportunity

Shape WA’s future transport network with your planning expertise!

Main Roads is seeking a capable and enthusiastic individual to step into the role of Planning Information Officer within our Statutory Road Planning team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the planning, protect and development of the State’s road network through statutory planning assessments, spatial data management and stakeholder collaboration.

Whether you’re an experienced urban or transport planner or are coming from a related discipline looking to grow your career in strategic transport planning, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re passionate about shaping the long-term future of WA’s transport corridors, particularly across Perth, Peel and enjoy working in a data-driven, strategic planning environment, we encourage you to apply and help deliver meaningful outcomes for the State’s infrastructure.

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

About the Role

Main roads is seeking three (3) capable and enthusiastic individuals to step into the role of Planning Information Officer within our Statutory Road Planning team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the planning, protection, and development of the State’s road network through statutory planning assessments, spatial data management and stakeholder collaboration.

Whether you’re an experienced urban or transport planner or are coming from a related discipline looking to grow your career in strategic transport planning, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re passionate about shaping the long-term future of WA’s transport corridors, particularly across Perth, Peel, and enjoy working in a data-driven, strategic planning environment, we encourage you to apply and help deliver meaningful outcomes of the State’s infrastructure.

About You

You will be career-driven with a positive mindset, seeking to fully utilise your expertise and develop your career within an innovative and agile organisation.

As a Planning Information Officer, you’ll play a key role in assessing and responding to statutory planning referrals and managing and maintaining spatial planning data to protect future road planning outcomes.

You’ll support strategic road planning by:

• Managing and maintaining GIS and CAD-based planning systems (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, CAD)
• Responding to statutory planning referrals and enquiries, assessing a range of planning applications (e.g. scheme amendments, structure plans and Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) proposals
• Supporting strategic road planning, future route development, and MRS amendment proposals
• Providing technical research and assist in preparing planning guidelines and documentation
• Maintaining accurate and accessible planning databases for stakeholders

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong understanding of statutory planning processes and legislation
• Extensive experience with GIS/CAD platforms and spatial data interpretation
• Considerable research and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex planning proposals and provide sound recommendations
• Knowledge of cadastral data, road design, and planning systems
• Alignment with Main Roads safety, equity, and diversity values

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

In addition to our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Attractive leave provisions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and well-being focus

Find Out More

If you have any questions about the role, contact Joanne Cammack on (08) 9323 4743 - 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 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.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.

• A statement outlining your considerable skills, knowledge, and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

1. Planning and maintaining data in electronic database management systems and technical information/data storage systems
2. Statutory planning processes

• This includes the ability to response to planning referrals and development processes

1. Planning and maintaining data in electronic database management systems and technical information/data storage systems

• If applicable to you, a copy of your Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering or Diploma of Civil Construction Design or other relevant discipline.

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 pre-employment medical questionnaire and a National Police Clearance 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.