Business Manager
About the Role
This is a full-time Fixed Term position for a period of up to 15 months (with the possibility of extension or permanency). The most competitive applicant will be offered the position as an expression of interest, secondment opportunity or fixed term contract depending on their circumstances.
The Metropolitan Region manages the day to day condition and ongoing development of Main Roads network and assets within the Perth Metropolitan area, to provide safe and efficient road access for the community.
The Business Manager is integral to the operations of the Metropolitan Region, managing the provision of business services and financial co-ordination and leading the business management team. The successful incumbent will be required to develop, implement, coordinate and report on the Metropolitan Region’s Business Plan and contribute to e implementation, improvement and conformance to policies, procedures and key business practices. Working collaboratively across the directorate and the organisation to achieve outcomes will also be an integral part of this role.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be organised, motivated and driven and be able to demonstrate your experience in a similar role. Business and financial management experience are critical and an ability to lead and manage a team to deliver business outcomes will contribute to your success. You will also be required to demonstrate your ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of business stakeholders.
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 Jessica Muirson on (08) 9323 6353 however not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact Recruitment Manager on John McKelvie (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
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 statement outlining considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Provision of business and administrative services, including contract administration and procurement.
- Financial management and reporting principals, practices and systems.
- Managing employee behaviour, performance and development.
- Evidence of your current motor vehicle driver’s licence
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
You will be asked to complete several questions as part of your online application – please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why Work With Us?
We are one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, responsible for more than 18,500 kilometres of road spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.
Our role is to plan, build and maintain Western Australia’s State Road Network valued at just over $46 billion. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local government to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network.
Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our employees who are located in ten regional and several metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Our success relies upon recruiting and retaining a diverse range of talented, passionate and dynamic individuals to help us build our State’s future. Whatever stage of your career, we are committed to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that in turn we can achieve ours.
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.
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.
The successful applicant will 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.