Job opportunity

Why Work With Us? 

People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and all around Western Australia. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and 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. 

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 Asset Management Modelling and Analytics Manager to join our team.  

About the Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a technical support role within an enthusiastic team in the Network Management branch, with this role based in the Don Aitken Centre, East Perth. The branch leads asset management state-wide covering over 18,000 kilometres of state Highways and Main Roads and over 1,100 bridges.

Rural Network Operations covers a wide range of subject matters related to the operation of the rural state road network such as; works by others, traffic management plans, regulatory signs / lines, road safety, and animal hazard mitigation. The role of the Rural Network Operations Management team is to provide support, guidance and direction to regional officers across a wide range of subject matters. As the Rural Network Operations Management Officer you will provide specialist technical support in the management of network operations and network management planning related activities.

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 37.5 hours or 40 hours per week. 
• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation 
• Flexible working arrangements.  
• Attractive leave provision, such as leave loading and purchase leave
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous services. 
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing focus 

All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants. 

The road ahead starts with a single step 

Please submit the following as part of your application: 

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities 
• If applicable to you a Diploma in Civil Engineering, or other relevant discipline (not mandatory)
• A covering letter including a statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages: 

• traffic engineering or management including traffic design, control devices and road safety,
• evaluation of methods, processes and procedures,
• written communication and report writing.

For questions about the role, please contact Brendon Wiseman on (08) 9323 4110. 

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 submit your 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. 

Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and national police clearance as part of this recruitment process. 

Applicants deemed 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.