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 Why Work with Us?

At Main Roads we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.

We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Pavements Manager to join our team.

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

About to Role

We are seeking a Pavements Manager to join our Materials Engineering team. The role provides expert technical advice and ensures the effective implementation of Main Roads Materials Engineering standards, guidelines, specifications, methods and processes for the design, construction and maintenance of pavements across Western Australia.

In this role, you will coordinate and manage geotechnical and materials engineering teams to deliver expert technical advice on ground conditions, slope stability, bridge foundations, pavement design, materials science, and pavement and surfacing treatments. The work ranges from providing strategic geotechnical and pavement advice to inform the planning of future road infrastructure requirements, through to design review and technical advice to support quality standards in project delivery, investigation and analysis of pavement failures, and selection of appropriate treatments.

The role also includes managing research and development of new and alternative products and technologies and leading the development and implementation of updates to guidelines and specifications to support the adoption of appropriate innovations and sustainable materials that offer whole of life cycle benefits.

You will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the materials supply industry, geotechnical design consultants, the road infrastructure construction and maintenance industry, contract and project management teams, and Main Roads asset management, technical services and project delivery managers.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in understanding materials behaviour, be able to foster collaboration and teamwork, and play a proactive role as part of Main Roads’ materials engineering leadership team.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you – 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 rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Option to work 37.5hrs or 40 hours per week
• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions, such as leave loading and purchased leave
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
2. A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Procedures for the design and rehabilitation of pavements with unbound, modified, cemented, asphalt and rigid layers
• Pavement materials, products and specifications, including natural occurring materials
• Site investigation and laboratory testing technologies
• Knowledge of pavement construction, rehabilitation and maintenance practices and processes.

For questions about the role, please contact Les Marchant on (08) 9323 4774 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

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 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 candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical questionnaire 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.