Manager Corporate Communications and Engagement
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services, providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
The Manager Corporate Communications and Engagement is responsible for providing strategy leadership and direction to and management of resources and functions of the Strategic Communications Branch. This includes strategic communications and stakeholder engagement including internal communications and events, social and digital and web-based communications, publications, graphic design and the Customer Relationship Management System. This role fosters a high-performance culture through developing and delivering high-level and quality communications and stakeholder engagement, aligned to organisational strategies and objectives.
About You
Main Roads is looking for a committed and driven professional to lead a collaborative and high performing communications team, supporting major road projects throughout Western Australia.
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 that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 10.5% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Part Time working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
Find Out More
For questions about the role, please contact Alan Colegate on (08) 9323 4594.
For any general enquiries, contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities.
- A three (3) page statement address the below essential criteria within the context of the position’s key responsibilities and key deliveries as outlined in the Job Role Statement
- 1. Managing high quality communications and stakeholder engagement in a large complex organisation to influence targeted outcomes
- 2. Building and enhancing stakeholder and customer relationships
- 3. Managing communications and engagement to multiple customers and stakeholders and through multiple channels
- A copy of your current Western Australia ‘C’ Class motor vehicle Driver’s Licence or an approved equivalent
- If applicable, please attach a copy of your Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications and/or Management
The remaining requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improving diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
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 questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate, we may undertake an executive search.
