Job opportunity

Why Work With Us?

People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.

As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.

With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people.

Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.

About the Role

Main Roads is seeking to recruit two (2) Road Construction Surveillance Officers (Contract Management Officer (Roads)) on a permanent basis.

This role is responsible for coordinating and carrying out onsite surveillance of road construction, resurfacing, and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with Main Roads specifications, contractual requirements and best practices. In this role you will primarily be onsite, working collaboratively with contractors to undertake a range of duties including quality assurance, contract performance surveillance and ensuring safety onsite.

To be successful in this position, you will have sound knowledge and onsite experience in road construction, resurfacing and rehabilitation projects as well as experience in enforcing specification and contractual requirements. This role is suited to a self-sufficient and autonomous individual with proven negotiation skills.

This position undertakes significant nightshift (potentially up to 6 months annually) with some weekend work.

If you're excited by the opportunity to make a difference and grow your career at Main Roads, we’d love to hear from you.

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:

• 9 day fortnight; 80 hours
• Nightshift season (up to 6 months) runs Sunday night to Thursday night; occasional Friday night also
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.
• Starting hourly rate depends on your relevant experience and will increase by a further 3.5% on 1 February 2026
• Accrual of a minimum of 4 weeks annual leave, 10 public holidays, 3 additional public service holidays and 15 days personal leave per annum.
• 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%

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following in your application:

• A copy of your current Western Australian ‘C’ Class (car) motor vehicle drivers’ licence or an approved equivalent.
• A detailed CV demonstrating your skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
• A Covering Letter outlining your experience in road construction and maintenance.

Find Out More

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Michael Newman on 0488 700 386 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Claire Bell on (08) 9323 6140 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

Once you are ready, click the ‘Apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com

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. For this role the medical assessment will involve a range of physical fitness tests including lifting and carrying, cardiovascular, and range of movement screening as well as a drug and alcohol test.

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.