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.

With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an 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.

About the role:

The Main Roads Network Operations Directorate is focussed on ensuring that all road users in the metropolitan state road network experience reliable journeys. As part of this, the Operational Modelling and Visualisation (OVM) team is the operational modelling centre of excellence in Western Australia and contributes to this outcome by ensuring a high standard of modelling is conducted for transport performance management and decision making.

Reporting to the Operational Modelling and Visualisation Manager, this role is responsible for developing and coordinating operational traffic and simulation models using a variety of suitable platforms, to optimise performance and analyse and report on traffic impacts on the road network.

About You:

We are looking for passionate Transport Modellers.

Are you ready to see your modelling work influence real-world network operations in real time? Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment were data drives decisions.

Play a key role in developing and managing traffic models that support scenario testing and real-time operational decision-making

Provide critical traffic modelling services across the organisation and wider transport portfolio

Enjoy unmatched access to rich datasets to inform your work and support strategic planning

Contribute to a team focused on innovation and automation in modelling practices

Bring your project mindset – from concept through to execution – into transport modelling

Experience in Vissim, Visum, Aimsum, Linsig and SIDRA is required.

If you are ready to make an impact through modelling, we would love to hear from you.

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 12% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive leave provisions

Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing focus