Job opportunity

Why Work With Us?

Our roads are essential for daily life and travel across Western Australia. Main Roads Western Australia, celebrating 100 years in 2026, is built on a proud history and a future focused on people

Join our Goldfields-Esperance team, the largest region in WA, covering 771,000 square kilometres and home to over 39,000 residents.

Why we need you

Main Roads Western Australia is seeking an experienced Road Crew Supervisor to join our road maintenance team in Kalgoorlie.  You’ll oversee road construction and road maintenance, ensuring works meet technical standards and safety requirements. This role offers the chance to manage diverse projects, supervise crews, and make a genuine impact on the Goldfields-Esperance transport network while enjoying the benefits of regional WA living.

For a snapshot of our in-house Maintenance program and our crew at Kalgoorlie, check out our video below:

To be successful you will tick the boxes below:

• Have experience supervising and coordinating road crews to safely deliver road construction and maintenance works.
• Possess strong practical knowledge of road maintenance practices, pavement construction, rehabilitation, bituminous surfacing and asphalting.
• Demonstrate the ability to guide crews in the safe and effective use of plant, equipment and tools.
• Maintain a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety, including implementing traffic management and safe work practices on site.
• Build effective working relationships with crews, contractors and stakeholders through clear communication and leadership.

What you can expect:

• A rostered working arrangement designed to support operational delivery
• The opportunity to supervise multiple road crews and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of road construction and maintenance programs across the region.
• Involvement in the planning and coordination of works, including scheduling, resource allocation, and the supply of materials and equipment to crews.
• Opportunities to work across Main Roads’ regional delivery areas as operational requirements dictate, within a regionalised organisation that delivers road network outcomes across Western Australia.

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, Main Roads WA offer the following:

• Competitive Salaries, with paid commuted overtime of 13.5%
• Receive a District Allowance of $2,354 or $4,708 (if you have a dependant) per annum.
• Receive an annual power subsidy of up to $3,201 (dependant on the type of your power system).
• Attractive leave provisions – receive an additional 3 Public Sector Holiday leave entitlement each year
• Build your career with us – Generous long service leave entitlement of 13 weeks after 7 years continuous service.
• Training and development opportunities

The road ahead starts with a single step – submit your application today!

For questions about the role, please contact Dave Serafini on (08) 9158 4389 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. A detailed resume outlining your relevant skills, knowledge and experience that aligns with the role.
2. A copy of your current Western Australian ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ Class (car) motor vehicle drivers’ licence
3. A statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
• Road construction and/or maintenance, including materials selection for construction and/or maintenance purposes
• Pavement construction, bituminous surfacing and asphalting processes and techniques
• Considerable experience in worksite supervision, including the supervision of employee behaviour, performance and development
• Experience in interpretation of technical documentation and drawings, including from electronic devices

For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please contact Marina Nguyen, Recruitment Advisor on (08) 9323 6375 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 live and work. We foster an inclusive environment that values every individual, embraces diverse strengths and perspectives, and provides opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, and a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies. As an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to creating meaningful training and employment opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Apply now and be part of a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging matter.

Additional Information

• All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be assessed throughout the selection process.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of this recruitment process.
• Applicants assessed as suitable but not appointed to this role may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies within Main Roads, subject to business requirements.