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.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State’s road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.
About the Role
The Structures Engineering Branch plays a vital role in managing the State’s bridge assets, both directly and indirectly. As the central hub of technical expertise for structures and waterways, the Branch provides specialist advice on a wide range of engineering matters. Core activities include bridge inspections, load ratings, hydraulic and hydrology design, project design reviews, technical guidance, standards development, heavy vehicle bridge assessments, and selected design work. Research projects, while a smaller component, remain an important part of the Branch’s ongoing innovation.
Main Roads is seeking an individual to undertake the structural assessment of heavy load movements over bridges and manage bridge load capacity information, including recommendations for bridge load limit postings. You will assess and maintain approvals for network access period permits, manage heavy load records and databases, and provide specialist technical advice to Main Roads staff. You will also ensure the maintenance and accuracy of the load rating component of the bridge database.
The successful applicant will prepare information and advice to support policy direction affecting heavy haulage, including national freight guidelines and standards. You will undertake and manage detailed bridge load ratings to determine safe load capacities and advise Regions on load limit postings and urgent repair requirements.
About You
You will hold a Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and bring demonstrated experience in bridge design, analysis, and load rating. Your ability to build positive, proactive, and professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be essential. Strong capability in managing employees and resources, along with experience fostering effective working relationships, will also be key to your success.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong experience in bridge engineering, including bridge maintenance, design and analysis
- Proven capability in bridge load ratings across various structure types and materials, with a strong understanding of Main Roads WA’s standard load rating vehicles
- Well‑developed analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk, analyse structural and asset data, and develop practical solutions to improve bridge capacity and performance
- Experience working with asset and permit management systems, including Bridge Management Systems (BMS), and providing technical advice to support system use, development and improvement
- Leadership capability in managing staff performance and development, and effectively managing financial, technological and physical resources to achieve outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and provide specialist technical advice to internal teams, Regions, consultants and external stakeholders
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 our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive leave provisions
- Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
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 Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory)
- A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages.
- Bridge load rating for various bridge materials, structure types and live loads
- Structures and permits data analysis, identifying critical insights and recommending technical solutions to increase bridge durability and service life
- Management, development and implementation of structures inventory databases and bridge crossing permit assessment systems
- Managing employee behaviour, performance and development
For questions about the role, please contact Jewely Parvin, on (08) 9323 4648 – 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 Katrina Durer-Flint on (08) 9265 5367 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.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
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