Job opportunity

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads, it’s about people.

Why we need you

Main Roads is seeking an organised, passionate and self-motivated professional that is seeking bigger challenges in a diverse, dynamic and dedicated team. If your seeking broader exposure, experience and engagement in your planning and/or transport planning journey, don’t delay and apply to join the Road Access and Planning team at Main Roads, East Perth office.

This position is responsible for interpreting and applying planning legislation, and standards and the provision of specialist technical advice and guidance on a wide range of planning issues across the State. Typical tasks of the role include:

• Assessment and review of planning referrals for development applications,
• Subdivision applications,
• Local Development Plans,
• Improvement Plans,
• Structure Plans, and
• Planning Schemes.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and excellent communications skills,
• Ability to negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders,
• Proficient in achieving balanced transport planning outcomes,
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment,
• Lead pre-lodgement meetings and stakeholder engagement,
• Support process improvement, and
• Be adaptive, focused and professional.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining an innovative team with Main Roads. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to state significant projects whilst maintaining the values and strategic direction of Main Roads.

If you have considerable experience in planning and/or transport planning are you’re looking for your next move, 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 that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, the following initiatives/benefits may be available:

• Competitive Salaries
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and well-being focus

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• A detailed CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
• If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Planning, or other relevant discipline.
• A statement addressing the following three (3) criteria on no more than three (3) pages:
• Your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in:
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
• One or more of road planning, or transport planning, or statutory planning, or strategic planning, or road design, or traffic engineering, or land administration
• Research and problem-solving skills.

For questions about the role, please contact Jana Jegathesan on (08) 9323 6401 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquiries, 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 applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire prior to appointment as part of this recruitment 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.

To help us find the best candidate, we may undertake an executive search.