Description:
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an ITS Electrical Standards Engineer for our Metropolitan Region based in East Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a progressive and innovative team dedicated to providing our customers with a safe, reliable and sustainable road-based transport system.
This position will provide specialist support for the maintenance of Intelligent Transport Systems’ (ITS) electrical standards including specifications, designs and drawings and specialist engineering support to ensure ITS assets meet the relevant electrical requirements.
You will lead ITS Innovation through researching technology, standards and suitable national and international ‘best practice’ examples for application within Main Roads and will be required to prepare proposals for technical improvement for standards and specification committees and working groups.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have considerable skill, knowledge and experience in ITS electrical design and standards along with demonstrated preparation of ITS electrical specifications. You will also need considerable experience in ITS electrical applications, solutions, and systems.
Our customers are important to us, hence your ability to develop positive, professional relationships will be well utilised when engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Considering the nature of the position, your capacity to research, analyse and problem solve is crucial to the success of the role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and driven person to develop their career, by joining an innovative team within an organisation embarking on an exciting period of change. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of the Region.
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 required skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
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 that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement
- A statement outlining your considerable skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Preparation of ITS electrical technical specifications
- ITS and electrical design and standards
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- Research, analysis and problem solving.
- A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent.
- A copy of your Degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering or other relevant discipline.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Steven Howells on (08) 9265 5369 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 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.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.
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 Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 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.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.