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 and 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.
About the Role
We have two new Infrastructure Investment Planning Officer positions available at Main Roads. These roles play an important part in influencing the future of our capital works program. This is an exciting time as we establish the new Transport Investment Strategy Office and respond to a changing funding environment, which places a renewed focus on ensuring robust and rigorous infrastructure investment planning and project evaluation processes.
These positions are available for immediate start in our Investment Planning team which works primarily on Main Roads projects. This team works with other areas of the Transport Investment Strategy Office and across Main Roads to prioritise, evaluate and prepare funding submissions for major priority unfunded projects on the State road network.
Separately, two related Level 6 positions have been advertised. Applicants that are interested in these positions should refer to the separate advertisement for Infrastructure Investment Planning Analyst, Level 6 & Project Evaluation Analyst, Level 6 which provides details on the application process.
As an Infrastructure Investment Planning Officer, you will assist with the prioritisation of unfunded investment proposals by undertaking research and analysing data, managing critical information, and preparing draft funding submissions. You will demonstrate skill and experience in building effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to collect information and support investment planning processes.
In these positions, you will play a significant role in guiding our major infrastructure investment program to ensure that it is aligned with our strategic drivers and provides economic and social benefits to the community.
We strongly encourage applicants with experience in one or more of the following fields to apply for this position:
- Infrastructure investment prioritisation
- Economic evaluation
- Civil engineering
- Infrastructure funding processes.
Applicants with the above backgrounds are also encouraged to consider applying for the related positions for Infrastructure Investment Planning Analyst, Level 6 & Project Evaluation Analyst, Level 6, which have been advertised separately.
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 11.5% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement
- A statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than 3 (three) pages:
- Evaluation of major infrastructure proposals, including economic analysis
- Preparing documentation on major infrastructure investment proposals, such as business cases and funding submissions
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Degree in Economics, Commerce or Civil Engineering, or other relevant discipline.
Two related positions have separately been advertised for Infrastructure Investment Planning Analyst, Level 6 & Project Evaluation Analyst, Level 6. These positions require a separate application, and details of the process can be found in the relevant advertisement.
If you are interested in more than one position, then we strongly encourage you to apply for them all.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Martin Baumgartner on (08) 9323 5845 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 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
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 Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 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.
The successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment 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.
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