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 Manager Real Time Traffic Operations.
Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Manager, Real‑Time Traffic Operations, to lead the real‑time traffic management function within the Road Network Operations Centre (RNOC). This is a rare opportunity to shape how we operate the metropolitan road network, optimise traffic performance, respond to incidents, and deploy intelligent transport systems (ITS) that keep Western Australians moving. Roles in this area are critical to delivering an integrated, world‑class transport network for WA.
In this key leadership position, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of real‑time traffic operations while driving the strategic evolution of operational practices that support a safe, reliable and efficient network. Your remit will include operational governance, incident and emergency response coordination, collaboration with transport partners, and support for major events and planned network impacts.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across government, emergency services, contractors and portfolio partners to ensure consistent, coordinated and high‑quality service delivery.
Your leadership will empower an engaged, high‑performing team responsible for real‑time monitoring, decision‑making and traffic control room operations.
About You
We are seeking an inspiring leader with strong experience in traffic operations, transport systems or network management. You will bring:
- Proven leadership and people management capability.
- A high‑level understanding of traffic engineering, network operations and incident management principles.
- Experience working in real‑time operational environments or other complex, time‑critical decision‑making settings.
- The ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively across sectors.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on service improvement and operational excellence.
- A commitment to safety, innovation and delivering public value through transport operations.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to shape the future of our network, we’d love to hear from you.
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:
- Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities, including access to technical training
- Health and wellbeing focus
- Attractive leave provisions, such as leave loading and purchase leave
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
How to Apply:
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A copy of your current WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence (or approved equivalent).
- If applicable to you (not mandatory) a copy of your Degree in Transport Planning, or Traffic Management, or Traffic Engineering, or other relevant discipline
- A statement outlining your extensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Leadership of Road Network Traffic Operations in a Major Metropolitan Environment (selection criteria 1)
- Describe your extensive experience in managing real‑time road network operations in a major city, including your approach to coordinating responses to incidents, emergencies, and planned or unplanned events.
- Strategic Stakeholder Coordination, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (selection criteria 4)
- Provide examples of how you have applied conflict management and negotiation skills to resolve competing operational or safety priorities, particularly for road closures, traffic impacts, or emergency access requirements.
- Resource and Operational Performance Management (selection criteria 7)
- Outline your experience in managing financial, technological, physical and other operational resources within agreed allocations, and how this has contributed to meeting organisational outcomes.
- Leadership and Staff Management (selection criteria 6)
- Outline your experience in managing a team, providing example(s) of where you have managed employee behaviour, performance and development.
For questions about the role, please contact Scott Fennelly on (08) 9323 4119 – 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 actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
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.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
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Manager Real Time Traffic Operations JRS.pdf
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applicant information.pdf
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