Why Work with Us?

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, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.

We work closely with our portfolio partners, Transport WA and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Construction and Maintenance Manager.

About the opportunity:

As a key member of the Regional Management Team, you will lead the delivery of road maintenance activities in the Goldfields-Esperance Region, as well direct managed capital work delivery. You will contribute and provide expert advice relating to the development of the Ten-Year Network Delivery Plan and the Regional Delivery Plan. You will also be responsible for formulating and implementing maintenance management plans for both routine and periodic maintenance works, ensuring clear communication and efficient delivery by internal maintenance teams and contractors.

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven leadership capabilities and extensive experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams. You will also have a strong background in road construction, maintenance, and contract management, underpinned by a thorough understanding of industry standards and best practice.

Your well-developed negotiation skills and ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders will be critical to your success. You will take a proactive approach to resource allocation, performance improvement, team development and management of work health and safety. Strategic thinking, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset will enable you to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams, contractors, and partner organisations.

Please refer to the job role statement for a full list of responsibilities.

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 rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive leave provisions

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing focus.

Commuted overtime allowance of 13.5% per annum based on additional 3.45 hours worked per week (included in advertised salary band)

Generous power subsidies paid fortnightly

A communications subsidy of up to $25 per month

Relocation assistance

Note, the advertised salary is inclusive of commuted overtime, district allowance and full time annual salary. Exact salary details will be confirmed with the successful candidate at time of offer.

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