Job opportunity

Why Work With Us? 

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. 

The Goldfields Esperance Region represent the largest region in Western Australia with a land area of 771,276 square kms. With a regional population of 39,242, Goldfields-Esperance is renowned for its lifestyle, its friendly people, snow white beaches and a great sense of community spirit.  

The role based in our Boulder office, and is an exciting opportunity allowing you to experience the very best of WA’s undisturbed landscapes, national parks and growing regional community.  

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Why we need you 

We are seeking a self-motivated and committed individual to join the team in the Goldfields-Esperance Region. Our Boulder Office is a friendly work environment committed to supporting the regional community. 

To be successful you will have: 

• Proven experience in developing positive, collaborative and professional working relationships with stakeholders and customers. 

• Demonstrated research, analysis and problem solving skills enabling investigation of traffic operational matters and road safety issues and prepare draft written correspondence and reports for the Minister, Local Government, other Government Agencies and the public. 

• Ability to provide advice to Local Government, other agencies and traffic management professional on road use, traffic management and road safety matters with the appropriate customer focus. 

• Strong skills, knowledge and experience in traffic engineering or management with a particular emphasis in the areas of traffic design, control devices and road safety.  

About the Role 

As a Network Operations Coordinator you will work in collaboration with the Network Operations Manager (NOM) in reviewing the use of the road network, investigating, developing, monitoring and recommending solutions to network efficiency and road safety issues ensuring compliance with required levels of service and standards are achieved. 

You will conduct route assessments for the proposed heavy vehicle routes to be considered for inclusion to the Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) network and in addition you will coordinate the review of traffic management plans, plans for traffic devices and provide advice to local government, HV operators and other road users on on issues relating the safe and efficient operation of the state road network..  

This challenging and highly rewarding role provides a great opportunity for a results driven person to develop their career, by joining an innovative team within an organisation. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads. 

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, the following regional initiatives/benefits may be available to new employees: 

• Commuted Overtime Allowance of 13.5 % based on additional 3.45 hours worked per week. 
• District Allowance 
• Additional Subsidies – Airconditioning and Hot Water.  
• Housing Allowance and Relocation Contribution for those not currently residing in the region
• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Training and development opportunities. 

All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants. 

The road ahead starts with a single step 

Please submit the following as part of your application: 

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities 
• A covering letter including a statement outlining your sound skill, knowledge and experience in the following two (2) criteria in no more than two (2) pages: 

• Traffic Engineering or Management, including traffic design, control devices and road safety.  
• Research, analysis and problem solving 

For questions about the role, please contact Ben Doman on (08) 9622 4747. 

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 Katrina Durer-Flint on (08) 9265 5367 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 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. Apply now to join us! 

Additional Information 

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process. 

Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and national police clearance 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.