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, and maintenance of major roads and highways across the State. This includes managing traffic flow, ensuring road safety, and supporting infrastructure projects to improve transport efficiency.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Digital Communications Officer to join our team based in Don Aitken Centre East Perth. In this role you will work collaboratively with our media, internal communications and strategic communications teams and play a key part in delivering integrated, consistent, timely and accurate content across Main Roads digital channels that support or strategic direction to Keep WA Moving.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop, curate and schedule operational communication plans for major events and roadworks across Main roads’ digital channels.
- Develop and deliver digital communications using Main Roads Content Management Systems and Customer Relationship Management System.
- Facilitate the implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures and provide support and advice in the use of online tools and the delivery of online content.
- Contribute to and support initiatives that promote and encourage the use of online communication and engagement tools by internal stakeholders to meet corporate objectives.
- Review and report on analytics, key metrics and industry trends.
About You
To be successful you will be:
- experienced in developing communication plans and delivering content across digital channels.
- required to demonstrate skills in research, analysis and problem solving that have contributed to improving customer focussed, digital communications.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of skill in building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to advance or commence their career in a role within the State Government.
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.
We offer an attractive salary and 12% superannuation. You have the choice to work a 37.5 or 40-hour week,
In addition, the following initiatives/benefits are on offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive leave entitlements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing focus.
All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants.
Find Out More
If you have any questions about the role, contact Renae Podolski on (08) 9323 6213 not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquires, or if you have any support or 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 John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 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.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A covering letter outlining your sound skills, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than two pages (2) pages:
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering operational communication plans for organisational stakeholders through digital and online communications
- Demonstrated research, analysis and problem-solving skills, that have contributed to improving customer focussed, digital communications.
- Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
Please submit evidence of your current Western Australian ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence and if applicable, your Diploma in Marketing or other relevant discipline.
When applying for this role online, you will be asked to complete several questions before submitting your documents - please factor this time in when submitting an application.
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 applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Clearance 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.
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applicant information.pdf
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jrs - digital communications officer l4 - p0063104 & p0063107 strategy and communications signed 29.03.2016.pdf
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working with us.pdf
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