Job opportunity

Why Work With Us? 

We are one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, responsible for more than 18,500 kilometres of road spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.

Our role is to plan, build and maintain Western Australia’s State Road Network valued at just over $46 billion. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local government to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network.

About the Role

The Road and Traffic Engineering Branch is the centre of technical expertise in road design, traffic engineering and traffic management. The team is involved in the development and maintenance of a wide range of standards and guidelines, as well as undertaking concept, preliminary and detail designs. They also provide advice on complex road engineering matters and undertake design reviews on most Main Roads projects.

Reporting to either the Principal Design Manager or Principal Design Consultant, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining and deploying technical standards and guidelines related to road design and providing specialist technical and road design advice on more complex designs to Main Roads staff, consultants, external agencies and the public. This role is also responsible for managing the geometric design of highway projects, the preparation of design reports and managing the review and audit of road designs.

About You

We are looking for two (2) experienced road designer’s, who have strong skills, knowledge and experience in road design standards and their application to complex road design projects. 

Leadership and relationship building is a must to successfully lead road design teams, influence the development of skills in junior team members and build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.

Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

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

• A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages;

1. Road design standards and their application
2. Complex geometric design for road projects
3. Managing employee behaviour, performance and development

• If applicable to you, a copy of your Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.

You will be asked to complete several questions as part of your application.  Ensure you allow plenty of time as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Find Out More

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Kyle Smith, Principal Design Manager on (08) 9323 5442- 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.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and National Police Clearance prior to appointment.

An Executive Search may be requested during 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.

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.