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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 Ministerial and Government Business Manager to join our team.

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

About to Role

We are seeking a Ministerial and Government Business Manager to join Main Roads Western Australia. The role provides expert leadership and advice to ensure the effective management of ministerial and government business, including the delivery of accurate, timely and high-quality responses to ministerial correspondence, parliamentary enquiries, briefing notes and requests for reports, in line with government standards and expectations.

In this role, you will manage and coordinate all ministerial and government business functions for Main Roads, providing expert advice and solutions on complex and sensitive matters. You will oversee the development and implementation of quality assurance processes, ensure compliance with required standards and protocols, and provide clear feedback to internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in ministerial and government business practices. The role also involves preparing high-level advice and reports for the Commissioner of Main Roads and the Managing Director on Main Roads initiatives and activities, including how these support government objectives and commitments, as well as processing and closing out outstanding ministerial and parliamentary correspondence.

You will lead and manage the branch, including the provision of executive support, and act as the functional expert on ministerial and government business protocols, processes and procedures. This includes providing tactical guidance on matters requiring a high level of sensitivity and sound judgement. You will also be responsible for managing employee behaviour, performance and development to support our high-performing team.

A key aspect of the role is building and maintaining strong, collaborative and professional relationships with the Minister’s Office, the Transport Portfolio, other government agencies and key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and trusted partnerships.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, expert knowledge of ministerial and government business, and a proactive approach to collaboration, governance and continuous improvement, playing a key role in supporting Main Roads’ executive and government commitments.

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 three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Managing employee behaviour, performance and development
• Managing ministerial and government business in a large public sector organisation
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships at inter-departmental and senior management levels

For questions about the role, please contact Joanne Vinci on 9323 4387 – 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 John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 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.