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About The Role
An opportunity is available for a motivated individual to manage a diverse portfolio of student transport contracts supporting school bus services across metropolitan, rural, regional and remote Western Australia. This role is responsible for coordinating contracts across the full lifecycle, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely and in compliance with contractual, legislative and policy requirements, while maintaining strong and collaborative relationships with contractors and key stakeholders.
The position also plays a key coordination role in planning transport services and administering the Student Transport Assistance Policy, including assessing applications, providing advice on policy application and supporting compliance activities. The role requires engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, to ensure appropriate transport solutions are delivered while maintaining student safety and wellbeing.
In addition, the role supports service development and student behaviour management by monitoring route efficiency, assisting with investigations and incident management, and providing guidance in line with established behavioural management guidelines. This is a varied and rewarding position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student access to safe and reliable transport across Western Australia.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have: -
- Demonstrated understanding of contract management principles, with practical experience in an operational environment.
- Strong communication, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Well‑developed analytical and organisational skills, enabling you to interpret legislation, plan routes, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
About Us
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.
Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY24/25, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go now, while the numerous METRONET projects build toward meeting their needs in the future.
Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.
Our Values
The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA. Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.
- Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.
- Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.
- Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.
- Integrity - We are honest and ethical.
- Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.
You can expect.
- Government role with stability and opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
- Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym.
- Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.
This is a Permanent opportunity. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a fixed term or permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months.
To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia, at the time of application.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) in the application pack for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.
For further information about the role please contact Carly Jakutavicius, Operations Manager School buses on (08) 9326 2654.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.
For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
- A covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining your interest in the position and addressing Selection Criteria 1. And 3. in the attached JDF.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.
Please note that, if you are the recommended applicant, you will be required to obtain an Australian National Police Clearance (NPC). Completion of the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form will only be required where qualification checks are undertaken. Adverse outcomes of NPCs will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. Suitable applicants may also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment prior to commencement.
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