Location:
East Perth
Division:
Planning and Technical Services Directorate
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Classification:
Specified Calling Level 2 $95,834 - $112,617 pa MRWA EBA + 9.5% superannuation
Position Number:
P0059419
Closing Date:
2019-08-05 1:00 PM
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- applicant information.pdf
- jrs - structural engineer.pdf
- working with us.pdf
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Structural Engineer
Why Work With Us?
With a rich history and exciting future, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's highways and main roads. As an organisation, our challenge is to deliver integrated and intelligent transport systems and services to provide safer roads and better journeys for our customer.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
About the Role
The position is part of the Structures Engineering Branch, who facilitate appropriate management of the State’s bridge assets, either directly or indirectly and provide expert advice on technical issues for structures and waterways.
The successful incumbent may be involved in the investigation and design of bridges and the maintenance and refurbishment of existing structures; assessment of bridges for heavy load movements; structures asset management tasks and waterways design. As a Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of bridge related projects throughout the state.
To be successful in this role you will need a Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering as well as experience in bridge and steel/concrete structures design and analysis. You will have strong problem solving and communication skills and a demonstrated ability in building strong working relationships.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Wayne Spencer, Senior Engineer Bridge Maintenance on (08) 9323 4524 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
To find out more about Main Roads please visit our website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A statement outlining your skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- One or more of bridge design, construction and maintenance
- Analysis and design of concrete and steel structures
- Research, analysis and problem solving
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- Evidence of your Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (if obtained overseas, Australian equivalency must also be submitted)
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process for those applicants meeting the above requirements.
You will be asked to complete several questions as part of the online application process. Please allow plenty of time as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
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.