Traffic Operations Officer
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 customers.
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 Traffic Operations Officers are responsible for monitoring and optimising safety and efficiency of real time road traffic flow on the State Road Network. The role involves observation, decision-making and teamwork to assess and respond to the impact of traffic incidents on the network. Through use of Intelligent Transport Systems, devices and resources such as CCTV, traffic signals and response services, the Traffic Operations Officers act to mitigate network disruptions and contribute to the safety of road users.
There are a number of vacancies available at this point of time, however it is anticipated that more positions may become available. A ‘pool’ of suitable applicants will therefore be established through this recruitment process and will operate for up to 12 months. Applicants may be appointed to roles as required.
About You
To be successful in the role of Traffic Operations Officer, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Proficient computer and typing skills
- Good understanding of traffic management
- Knowledge of the road network
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Work well in a team environment
- Work well under pressure while following policies and procedures
- Remain calm and work through stressful situations.
Real Time Traffic Operations, with its involvement in incident/crash management, can place team members in various confronting and high demand situations. If you possess the right attitude, skills and attributes to work in a team environment and can work ‘shift work’, you may be the right applicant.
Find Out More
For job specific information or a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Phil Bedworth, Real Time Operational Systems Co-ordinator, on (08) 9323 5820.
For general enquiries please contact Recruitment Manager John Mckelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
To find out more about Main Roads and to view our Annual Report please visit our website www.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 skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Traffic and incident management
- Investigation, analysis and problem solving in demanding situations
- 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.
Other Requirements
Appointment to this role is also subject to:
- Applicants’ ability and willingness to undertake rostered work shifts
- Obtaining a current national police clearance prior to appointment
- Successfully passing a pre-employment medical test prior to appointment
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 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.