Your Future, Our Direction

Join a leading WA government agency that values your contribution and wants to invest in you!

Keeping WA Moving is our commitment for the future, underpinning our values and guiding the decisions we make. As communities and populations continue to expand, so does the need for a safe, reliable, and sustainable road-based transport system.

We continually strive towards excellence in everything that we do. Now is a great time to become involved in developing and implementing cutting edge technology and sustainable major projects on WA’s road network.

Main Roads provides stability, security, and ongoing challenging and rewarding work.

About the Role

We currently have opportunities available in our new stream of Graduate Urban and Regional Planning program to offer recent university graduates with a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning obtained within the last three (3) years.

Applications will also be considered from current students who will be completing their degree by December 2025 for our 2026 intake.

This is a two-year rotational program, providing practical learning experiences in a range of specialist areas that are not only relevant to your qualification, but also to your strengths and interests.

As a Graduate Urban and Regional Planner, you will support the planning of future road networks and assessment of land use planning proposals to assist the movement of people and freight. You will contribute to projects that improve mobility, safety, and sustainability across urban and regional transport networks. This role is ideal for recent graduates who have a passion for transport, urban planning and public policy.

What’s in it for You?

We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration package and a well-established program that provides valuable learning and skill development

Be supported by a dedicated graduate co-ordinator who will guide you, structure your rotations and provide professional feedback and advice

Flexible working arrangements – we will offer you a safe learning environment and encourage work/life balance

Build working relationships with industry professionals - create professional and personal connections

Offer of permanent placement at the successful completion of your Graduate program

About You

If you are passionate about making an impact and you have a strong desire to learn, then we want to hear from you!

Come and be a part of keeping WA moving!

To be considered for our Graduate Urban and Regional Planning Program, you must:

Be a recent university graduate (within 3 years from completion of your bachelor’s degree) or have your degree completed by December 2025 for our 2026 intake.

Be motivated to work at Main Roads, demonstrated through your strengths and personal attributes

Have a career interest in Urban and Regional Planning

Have strong problem solving skills, including embracing change and challenge

Be great at working together in teams

Be able to build relationships with stakeholders