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
Main Roads is looking for capable individuals to work as part of a Perth based team undertaking timber, concrete and steel bridge maintenance around the State, but primarily in the Perth Metropolitan area. With over 2000 bridges within Western Australia, and representing an essential part of the road network, this is an opportunity to be part of a team undertaking hands on, challenging and rewarding work.
As part of your role as a Bridge Worker you’ll undertake the assigned bridge maintenance works across the Metropolitan Region. In collaboration with the Senior Bridge Worker, you’ll ensure works are compliant with technical directions, quality systems, safety standards, procedures and guidelines.
In this role, you’ll enjoy working as part of a team in the planning, controlling and organising the operations of Bridge Crew. Some of the routine bridge works you will complete include:
- Preventative maintenance
- Specific repairs
- Refurbishment or replacement works
By joining our team at Main Roads, you’ll join an organisation committed to safety. You will need to demonstrate your strong commitment to working in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health guidelines and practices to be successful in this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining a supportive team. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads. If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
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.
The work of a Bridge Worker involves the use of specialist tools and the need for specific skills. Main Roads will organise and fund the required training for the successful applicants to obtain the required qualifications to perform the role.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- A minimum of 4 weeks annual leave, 10 public holidays, 3 additional public service holidays and 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years continuous service
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5% paid in December each year.
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing focus
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A detailed resume demonstrated relevant skills and experience
- A copy of your Western Australian C-A Class (car) motor vehicle driver’s licence or an approved equivalent
Note, to be eligible for this position, you must have held your drivers licence for a period of at least 24 months.
- Any applicable Certificates, Licences, Accreditations or Tickets
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.
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
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact David Wrankmore on (08) 9323 4193 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact Claire Simms on (08) 9323 6140 or email hrjobs.user@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Other Requirements
Appointment to this role is also subject to:
- Satisfactory completion of required medical examinations to verify physical fitness to perform the duties of the position
- Willingness and able to complete the following within 6 months of appointment:
- Western Australian ‘HR’ Class (Heavy Rigid) drivers’ licence
- First Aid Certificate
- Construction Safety Awareness (White Card)
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management (MWTM) and Traffic Control (TC)
- Work Safely at Heights training
- Various Tickets to operate items of minor plant
- Any other necessary training as requirement
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.user@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
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.
Please be advised that an Executive Search may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
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