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Why Work With Us?

People and businesses rely on our roads every day — to get to work, return home, and travel throughout Western Australia.

Celebrating our 100 years anniversary in 2026, Main Roads Western Australia has a proud history dating back to 1926 and has an exciting future ahead. We’re more than just infrastructure – we’re about people. Our services are delivered by talented, passionate, and dedicated employees working across both regional and metropolitan WA.

As the State Government agency responsible for the safe management of WA’s road network, Main Roads is committed to connecting people and places. We do this by delivering integrated, intelligent transport systems and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.

We work closely with our portfolio partners – the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure and Public Transport Authority, as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users. Together, we deliver an integrated world-class road transport network all across the state.

Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:

About the role

Main Roads Western Australia is an ISO 14001-certified organisation and is committed to the responsible environmental management of the WA road network. The Environment and Heritage Branch provides leadership, processes and standards that drive corporate environmental and heritage performance, ensuring our environmental management meets legislative requirements and organisational objectives.

Main Roads is seeking a Principal Environmental Officer to promote excellence in environmental performance and to manage the development, implementation and delivery of corporate environmental initiatives, systems, processes and strategies. You will make an important contribution to the successful delivery of our business and help drive our environmental performance.

The position is based in Perth, with some regional travel required.

As a passionate and qualified environmental professional, you will have demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of environmental systems, processes and strategies. You will possess comprehensive skills, knowledge and experience in environmental assessment, approvals and management, along with experience in applying State and Federal environmental legislation.

Your ability to develop positive, proactive and professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders will be critical to your success in this role. As you will be leading a team, your experience in managing employee behaviour, performance and development will also be essential.

Furthermore, you will hold a degree in Science in a relevant discipline or in Environmental Management.

If this sounds like you and you wish to build your future with us – we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

At Main Roads, you can build a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you where you want to go. We support a healthy work–life balance, recognising what matters most to you both professionally and personally.

In addition to meaningful work and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Option to work 37.5 hours or 40 hours per week
• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
• Individualised annual professional development plan to support your goals
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A strong health and wellbeing focus.

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 comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following three 4 criteria in no more than four (4) pages:

1. Development and implementation of Environmental systems, processes and strategies
2. Environmental impact assessment, approval management
3. Application of relevant environmental legislation
4. Managing employee behaviour, performance and development

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Martine Scheltema on (08) 9323 4614 - not to be contacted for assistance with application. For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

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We're building a diverse workforce

At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We foster an inclusive environment that values every individual, embraces diverse strengths and perspectives, and provides opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, and a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies. As an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to creating meaningful training and employment opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Additional Information

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

Applicants assessed as suitable but not appointed to this role may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies within Main Roads, subject to business requirements.