Description:
Why Work With Us?
People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and 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.
We are one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, responsible for more than 18,500 kilometres of road spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.
Our role is to plan, build and maintain Western Australia’s State Road Network valued at just over $46 billion. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local government to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network.
About the role
This role is located in the iconic Pilbara region, which is home to some of the world’s most epic national parks, hundreds of islands with dazzling white beaches and untouched coral gardens and unique communities of the rugged outback. There is so much to see and do and working in the Pilbara provides the ultimate outback to ocean combination, offering stunning scenery to beautiful beaches, providing an idyllic location to start your next adventure.
You can see what it’s like to work for Main Roads in the Pilbara Region here.
Why we need you
The Delivery Manager is a critical leadership role within the Pilbara Region team, assisting to manage a skilled team to oversee the development and delivery of road and bridge construction projects in accordance with the Delivery Plan including Public Tendered Works (PTW’s) Direct Managed Works (DMW’s), Minor Capital Works (MCW’s) and Maintenance Works in this challenging, but extremely rewarding work environment.
You will undertake consultation, liaison and negotiation with stakeholders (e.g. customers, the community, other agencies, and Local Government, contractors and consultants) on the development and delivery of projects and contracts.
The Main Roads office in the Pilbara Region has a strong commercial focus and is often called upon to undertake works for external parties under commercial conditions.
To be successful you will:
- Be a dynamic and experienced civil construction professional.
- Be solutions focused.
- Have applied your strong technical capability over several years of practical industry experience, built on the foundation of your tertiary Civil Engineering qualification.
- Have experience managing a team of engineers with varying degrees of experience and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply.
The Extras
Along with the security of a permanent position, these positions offer a great opportunity for significant career development while residing in a fun and picturesque location, offering a variety of sport and leisure activities for all members of the family.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, the following regional initiatives/benefits may be available to new employees:
- Commuted Overtime Allowance of 18% based on additional 5 hours worked per week - be paid well for your time.
- Generous District Allowance and Travel concession plus additional annual leave and travel days – earned per year for your time in the region.
- Substantial Housing Subsidy
- Generous Re-Location assistance
- Additional Subsidies – including Airconditioning, Hot Water and Gas.
- 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.
The road ahead starts with a single step
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills, knowledge and abilities.
- A copy of required licences and qualifications listed in the Job Role Statement
- A cover letter of no more than three (3) pages outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in:
- Delivery of road construction and maintenance
- Project and Contract Management
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
For questions about the role, contact Scott Buckingham on (08) 9172 8809.
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 submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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) 93236173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
You will need to complete a satisfactory medical assessment and obtain a current and satisfactory national police clearance to be appointed to this position.
Subject to business requirements and your suitability for this role, we may consider you for appointment to similar vacancies.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.