People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

Why we need you

Our Heavy Vehicle Services Branch is seeking two (2) motivated individuals to join their team as Project Manager Heavy Vehicle Projects on a permanent basis. This role will be located at our Heavy Vehicle Services Branch in Redcliffe and will be responsible for managing specialist research, analysis, development and implementation of significant national transport reform and, related heavy vehicle regulation and business improvement projects that facilitate ‘best practice’ heavy vehicle regulation in Western Australia (WA). In this role, you will provide specialist advice for the development and achievement of Heavy Vehicle Services (HVS) strategic regulatory objectives.

This is a critical leadership role, working as part of a team to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable heavy vehicle access to the Western Australian road network. Some of your key deliverables in this role include:

• Research and Analysis: Support us to continually improve heavy vehicle regulation in Western Australia

• Project and Contract Management: Manage the development, implementation and co-ordination of national transport reform, heavy vehicle regulation and business improvement projects (including minor civil and ICT projects).
  Manage project scope, schedules, contracts and resources to deliver on time and on budget

• Regulatory Framework: Develop and implement operational policy, procedures and guidelines in relation to heavy vehicle national reform and applicable regulation and business improvement projects. Be a leader by ensuring the provision of specialist advice regarding ‘best practice’ regulatory frameworks across Australia.

• Leadership and Management: Provide leadership both in your team and within Main Roads as an organisation to ensure resources are utilised effectively, and safety is a priority.

• Stakeholder Relationships: Represent Main Roads as you build and maintain collaborative working relationships with key national and state stakeholders.

Please refer to the Job Role Statement to a more detail list of the key deliverables of this role.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career. 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 who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, the following initiatives/benefits may be available:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• 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 extensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

1. Heavy vehicle regulatory programs, schemes and initiatives in a State or Federal regulatory organisation
2. Project and contract management
3. Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships

If applicable to you, please submit your Degree Commerce (Management), or Project Management, or other relevant discipline.

For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Phoebe Flinn, Heavy Vehicle Projects Manager (08) 9475 8430 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, 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 complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 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.

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

Subject to business requirements and your suitability for these roles, we may consider you for appointment to similar vacancies.

Please be advised that an Executive Search may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.