At Main Roads, we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of major roads and highways across the State. This includes managing traffic flow, ensuring road safety, and supporting infrastructure projects to improve transport efficiency. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Plant Coordinator to join our collaborative team.

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated and committed individual to join our team as a Plant Coordinator in the Goldfields-Esperance Region, based in our Kalgoorlie-Boulder depot. In this role the primary focus is to coordinate the maintenance of Main Roads leased and owned plant and equipment. This includes coordinating plant and equipment wet and dry hire contracts for regional construction and maintenance works, in addition to coordinating safety inspections of plant and equipment.

To be successful in this role you will need to use your strong skills and experience in developing and enhancing stakeholder relationships to coordinate depot operations and supervise the behaviour, performance and development of depot staff.

To be successful you will be:

experienced in the maintenance and repairs of trucks, heavy duty civil earthmoving equipment, minor plant and light fleet

capable in determining plant and equipment selection and suitability for roadworks, including leasing plant and equipment in accordance with contracts or agreements

a highly motivated individual who thrives on a challenge

a strong communicator with an ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

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.

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 11.5% superannuation, the following regional initiatives/benefits may be available to new employees:

Commuted Overtime Allowance of 13.5% based on additional 3.45 hours worked per week

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive leave entitlements

Training and development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing focus.

All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants.

This is a great opportunity to work in the Goldfields-Esperance region. Don’t take our word for it; see for yourself why our staff love to call Kalgoorlie home.