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Why Work with Us?

Celebrating our 100 years anniversary in 2026, Main Roads Western Australia has a proud history dating back to 1926 and has an exciting future ahead. We’re more than just infrastructure – we’re about people. Our services are delivered by talented, passionate, and dedicated employees working across both regional and metropolitan WA.

Why we need you:

We are seeking motivated and analytical Project Finance Business Partner to join our Program Management Office (PMO). This is a standout opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that values open communication, innovation, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced and driven professionals, contributing to an environment where ideas are welcomed, achievements are recognised, and success is delivered collectively. You’ll be empowered to make a genuine impact while being supported to grow and develop your career.

About the role

As a Project Finance Business Partner, you will provide expert financial support and strategic advice to the project community, helping to strengthen project accounting practices and deliver high-quality financial reporting across Main Roads’ infrastructure programs.

Partnering closely with project managers, finance teams, and directorates, you will analyse financial data, monitor project performance, and deliver actionable insights that support effective cost control, accurate forecasting, and informed decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong analytical capability and experience in project accounting, ideally within complex project or infrastructure environments, to contribute to the successful delivery of major programs.

Some of the key responsibilities:

• Partner with Directorates and collaborate with Management Accounting, Budget and Program Management teams to support project financial management.
• Participate in internal working groups to support and improve Enterprise Project Management (EPM) reporting.
• Support project financial management including cost control, contract accruals, budgeting, forecasting and reporting aligned with the Corporate Financial Performance Reporting Cycle.
• Provide specialist financial advice to the project community and PMO, identifying trends and opportunities to improve project financial outcomes.
• Identify and resolve financial data and information integrity issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis and project health checks to monitor project performance.
• Analyse project financial and statistical data and present clear insights to support management decision-making.

 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
• 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 Thu Lang Vo on (08) 9323 4892 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. A covering letter along with a detailed resume outlining your relevant skills, knowledge and experience that aligns with the role.
2. A statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:

• Project accounting, including financial management, accrual accounting for contracts, forecasting and financial analysis
• Developing project financial reports for senior management in a large infrastructure delivery organisation
• Developing and facilitating the use of financial reporting methodologies, systems, procedures
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships

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 questionnaire, 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.