Job opportunity

Why Work With Us?

Main Roads WA is not just about roads. It’s about people. As a State based organisation, we care about the journey you take on our roads and how safely you travel the State’s network. Our regional locations offer picturesque way of living. Our South West region is looking to appoint an Aboriginal Stakeholder Engagement Advisor (50D) who is looking to be rewarded with enticing incentives and benefits.

The Opportunity

This is a 50D position and it is a genuine occupational requirement that the candidate appointed to the role is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. As such, only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are invited to apply for this position.

Based in Bunbury and backed by an invested and friendly team, you will play a vital role in developing and managing important relationships with local Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and businesses. You will be the focal point to consult and engage in local initiatives and events whilst providing advice and guidance in growing and attracting a supportive workforce to the region. In this role you will be trusted and supported.

Access to our RAP, Aboriginal Employment & Retention Plan and much more.

The Region

This opportunity is a key role located in the iconic South West region, a home rich in spectacular coastlines and, home to some of the world’s unique local produce, food and agriculture. This sprawling landscape that stretches across white shores, turquoise beaches combined with its historic buildings, character pubs and remnants of more than a century of history, make the South West a truly unique destination to start your next adventure.

 Benefits that make it worthwhile

In addition to the salary and 11% superannuation, the following regional initiatives/benefits are on offer:

• Regional Commuted Overtime Allowance of 9% (based on an additional 2.5 hours worked per week)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave entitlements
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing focus.
• Cultural Leave

Specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants.

Start your journey here

To apply for this position, please submit the following as part of your application:

• A comprehensive CV and Cover Letter no more than two (2) pages demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
• Evidence of your current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Find out more

For assistance with your application or about the role please contact Claire Simms on (08) 9323 6140 Recruitment Coordinator on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

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 improve 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 Claire Simms on (08) 9323 6140 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.

You will need to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Clearance prior to being appointed to this position.

Subject to business requirements and your suitability for this role, we may consider you for appointment to similar vacancies.

To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.