Job opportunity

Activate Change, Connect Communities 

Working for the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) allows you to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation.  We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.

The Urban Mobility (UM) Directorate exists to provide integrated transport strategy, policy, planning and programs to optimise the current and future use of the transport network for moving people in cities and major centres. The Active Transport branch of UM supports the delivery of active transport solutions in Western Australia to make it an easy, attractive and widely accepted choice for people of all ages and abilities to walk, wheel or ride as part of their everyday journeys and experiences.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic leader to deliver impactful solutions, drive creative thinking, and foster partnerships for a healthier, more connected community.

Join the Urban Mobility Directorate’s Active Transport Branch and help shape the future of Western Australia’s urban landscape. You’ll lead innovative projects that make walking, cycling, and wheeling safer and more attractive for all, supporting vibrant, healthy communities. Our recent initiatives—like the feasibility for the Boorloo Bridge, Long Term Cycling Network Planning, Developing Active Transport Design Guidance and supporting delivery of active transport infrastructure—demonstrate our commitment to transformational change and strategic urban planning. Collaborate with diverse partners to deliver impactful solutions, influence policy, and drive sustainable transport outcomes. If you’re motivated by critical thinking, collaboration, leadership and want to make a real difference, this is your chance to contribute to a thriving, connected WA.

Follow this link to explore some of Active Transport’s projects and achievements; Active Transport | Transport WA.

There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Michelle Prior on (08) 6551 6169 and/or michelle.prior@transport.wa.gov.au.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (12) months from date of first appointment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Shapes urban environment outcomes through evidence-based, systems thinking.
• Builds high-performing teams; coaches, empowers and develops talent.
• Cultivates strategic partnerships across the Transport Portfolio, local government, industry.
• Translates strategy into measurable programs with outcomes and evaluation.
• Communicates clearly, confidently; anticipating issues then negotiating constructively.

We believe everyone at the DTMI is a leader, contributing to our impactful work for the sector and community. We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position is Leading Others.

Our Offer

• Experience the full project lifecycle on initiatives that spark innovation and create lasting change for communities throughout WA, which covers more than 2.5 million square kilometres—exceeding the size of 186 countries.
• A level of job security that simply doesn’t exist in the private sector.
• I lead that! Your team has an obvious impact of WA’s current and future lifestyle.
• No hours go unrewarded – accrue flexitime for work completed beyond the standard 37.5 hour work week.
• Generous and flexible leave options including annual, additional public holidays, long service, parental, carer’s, cultural, and purchased leave.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects. 
• Flexible work that lets you explore WA’s beaches, trails, and national parks.

We invite you to Be Part of Something REAL. At DTMI, we value real connection, growth, wellbeing, and purpose. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.  

Applying is easy!

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format: 

1. A targeted CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and
2. A summary (max. 2 pages)describing a strategic urban mobility project you have led. In your response, ensure you:

• Clearly outline the project’s objectives, your role, and the outcomes achieved.
• Demonstrate your leadership and how you garnered stakeholder support and navigated complex priorities.
• Explain the challenges you faced and the strategies you used to overcome them.
  
  

Please, nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be your most recent, immediate supervisor. 

Applications for this opportunity close at 3pm on Friday, 6 February, 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. 

DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.