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.
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 Opportunity
Three exciting Structural Engineer positions have become available within our Structures Engineering Branch - Planning and Technical Services Directorate.
The Structures Engineering Branch facilitates the management of the state’s bridge assets, providing appropriate advice on technical issues for structures and waterways. Main activities include bridge inspections, bridge load ratings, hydraulic and hydrology design, project design reviews, technical advice, review and development of standards and heavy vehicle bridge assessments as well as selected design works relating to bridge refurbishment and replacement. Undertaking research projects is a small but important part of the Branch’s activities.
For key deliveries of the Structural Engineer role, please see the Job Role Statement (JRS).
About You
Main Roads is looking for individuals to perform the maintenance and refurbishment design of existing bridges, assessment of bridge heavy load movements, structures asset and condition management tasks, and support in the waterway design of structures. This role requires you to perform your work under general direction and more complex tasks under professional supervision. As a Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of bridge related projects throughout the state including bridge asset management.
A Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering as well as experience in bridge design, construction and maintenance, or waterways for major structures will be critical to your success in this role.
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 as part of 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 four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- One or more of bridge design, construction and maintenance or waterways design for major structures
- Conceptual and analytical ability
- Analysis and design of concrete and steel structures
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- Evidence of your Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Evidence of your possession of a current Western Australian ‘C-A’ Class (car) motor vehicle driver’s licence or an approved equivalent.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Wayne Spencer on (08) 9323 4524 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Katrina Sephton on (08) 9323 6133 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 Katrina Sephton on (08) 9323 6133 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 pre-employment medical questionnaire 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.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
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