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, 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 Role

The Legal and Commercial Services Manager manages the provision of legal and commercial services such legal briefs, negotiation and facilitation of commercial agreements, litigation, risk management, insurance, and fraud and corruption prevention.

The ideal candidate will be team orientated and has proven experience in working with a range of external stakeholders such as private law firms, private contractors, mining companies and property developers and other State Government Agencies including the State Solicitors Office and the other Transport Portfolio partners.

You will need to have the ability to effectively collaborate with and build and enhance internal and external strategic relationships with legal advisors, insurers, private contractors, mining companies, property developers and internal Main Roads customers.

As part of the Management Team your demonstrated leadership skills will be at the forefront, your ability to manage financial, physical and other resources together with your management of employee behaviour, performance and development will be crucial in being successful in this role.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person to advance or commence their career in a role within the State Government. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.

If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.

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% 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.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

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

1. A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge, and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:

• Commercial services management in a large and complex organisation.
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
• Negotiation and Facilitation.

3. Evidence of the required licences and qualifications (if applicable) as outlined in the Job Role Statement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrew Phillips on (08) 9323 4977

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.

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 John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs.user@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 a National Police Clearance prior to appointment.

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.

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