Job opportunity

Senior Contract Performance Officer

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. 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.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to oversee contractor performance across a range of programs and works. These may include road pavement markings, delivery of the annual longitudinal line marking program, and Minor Improvement Works (MIW). The role is responsible for planning and scheduling activities, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to:

• Develop, maintain, and implement the Annual Delivery Plan for longitudinal line marking, including prioritisation, scheduling, and coordination with key stakeholders.
• Manage financial performance for assigned contracts and programs, including contractor claims assessment, forecasting, accruals, and budget tracking.
• Monitor contractor performance across road pavement marking and MIW activities to ensure conformance with contract requirements, relevant specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide specialist technical advice on materials, methods, and workmanship for road marking works, including suitability assessments and the identification of defects and corrective actions.
• Apply knowledge of longitudinal line marking and barrier line assessment processes in accordance with relevant standards (e.g., AS 1742) and organisational requirements.

About You

You will bring substantial experience in road construction and maintenance practices, with demonstrated capability in the delivery of road marking  Contracts.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Proven contract management capability, including performance monitoring, compliance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Ability to interpret, assess, and report on specialist test results and technical documentation, including contract specifications, drawings, and traffic management plans.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation and engage effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external parties.
• Strong people skills, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships across teams and levels of management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to work objectively and professionally in conflict or high-pressure situations.

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, the following initiatives/benefits may be available:

• Attractive leave provisions
• Additional 3 days Public Service Leave per annum
• Choice of a 40 or 37.5-hour working week (or part-time)
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus

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 copy of your current Western Australian ‘C’ or C-A” Class (car) motor vehicle drivers’ licence or an approved equivalent.
• A statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

1. Road construction and maintenance practices including road marking treatments.
2. Contract Managment.
3. Negotiation, with demonstrated ability to work objectively in conflict situations.

If you have any questions about the role, contact Mark Silvestro on (08) 9323 4191 - 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 full 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.

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 obtain a National Police Clearance prior to appointment 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.