Job opportunity

Heavy Vehicle Access Improvement Co-ordinator

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.

The Heavy Vehicle Services Directorate (HVS) is responsible for safe, efficient and sustainable heavy vehicle access to the Western Australian Road Network. Our role is to achieve objectives for road safety, transport efficiency, community amenity and preservation of the state’s road asset.

About the Opportunity

The Heavy Vehicle Services Directorate (HVS) is responsible for safe, efficient and sustainable heavy vehicle access to the Western Australian Road Network. Our role is to achieve objectives for road safety, transport efficiency, community amenity and preservation of the state’s road asset.

At HVS we work with state and national transport industry groups, individual operators, government bodies, regional areas and other key departments across Main Roads to achieve key outcomes.

As the Heavy Vehicle Access Improvement Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support services and coordinating of access improvement programs such as the WA Performance Base Standards (PBS) Scheme, Hill Descent Monitoring Schemes and other vehicle telematics schemes. The role is also responsible for providing specialist heavy vehicle technical advice for operational policy development in relation to access solutions for Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV) to the State’s road network. Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Advice and support related to network access for RAV: Research, consult and recommend opportunities to ensure RAV consistency and priorities for road improvements.
• Business Related to Access Programs: Co-ordinate the development, delivery, enhancement and continuous improvements of WA PBS Scheme.
• Co-ordinator and Supervision: Supervise employee behaviour, performance and development, complete reporting information and data and demonstrate a proactive approach to reviewing work processes and guidelines.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Ensure appropriate access planning support and advice is provided to the relevant internal and external stakeholders and maintain collaborative working relationships between these stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, your previous experience will need to demonstrate that  you excel in:

• the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures in a road transport planning regulatory environment
• technical assessment practices
• research, analysis and problem solving
• supervision of teams and individuals
• building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
• interpersonal skills including facilitation and negotiation

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven person to develop their career by joining an innovative team within Main Roads. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.

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 to working with Main Roads include:

• Attractive leave provisions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

Find Out More

For questions about the role, please contact Simon Wakeling on (08) 9475 8408. 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.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.

• Please provide a written document addressing each of the three (3) selection criteria listed below in no more than three (3) pages highlighting your considerable skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to each criterion, in the context of the key deliveries outlined in the Job Role Statement:

1. Interpreting and applying legislations, policies and procedures in a road transport planning regulatory environment
2. Technical assessment practices
3. Supervision of employee behaviour, performance and development

• A copy of your current Western Australian ‘C’ Class motor vehicle drivers’ licence or an approved equivalent.

• If applicable to you (not mandatory) a copy of your Diploma in Business.

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 and provide a satisfactory and current National Police Clearance prior to appointment 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.