Senior Road Planning Officer
About the Role
The Road Planning and Development Branch lead the delivery of network development, road planning, network definition and project development services across the Western Australian State Road Network. The team leads strategic network development planning to identify future network expansion requirements based on land use projections and other broader State Government planning strategies.
This role plays an important part in contributing to Main Roads strategic direction, Keeping WA Moving, and is responsible for formulating route concepts and land protection plans for the future expansion of the road network in Western Australia. The role also contributes to land use and other development proposals to achieve integrated land use and transport planning outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the community and contribute to building a safe, reliable and sustainable road based transport system.
About You
To be successful in this role you must demonstrate substantial skill, knowledge and experience in road and transport planning, as well as road and highway design principles and practices. As the role involves significant consultation and liaison with a range of internal and external stakeholders across a number of planning projects, your skills in building and managing relationships, problem solving and delivering projects will be key to your success.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply.
Find Out More
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Justin McKirdy, Manager Statutory Road Planning on 9323 4991 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
To find out more about Main Roads and to view our Annual Report please visit our website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Submitting Your Application
Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV demonstrating their relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
Please also submit a statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
1. Road and transport planning
2. Road and highway design principles and practices
3. Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Please submit evidence of your current motor vehicle driver’s licence. Applicants selected for appointment will need to provide originals prior to appointment.
You will be asked to complete several questions - please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
Applicants may be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to complete 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.
Which direction will you take?
Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for the State's highways and main roads. With an expansive asset portfolio and a long term strategic vision for the state, we are committed to providing world-class outcomes for our customers through a safe, reliable and sustainable road-based transport system. We work in partnership with The Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority to deliver integrated and intelligent transport systems and services.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people from a diverse background to apply.