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Graduate Spatial Science
Division:
Various
Position No:
Pool Ref GRADSSCIENCE2024
Salary:
Specified Calling Level 1 $77,053 - $108,624 pa MRWA EBA + 11% superannuation
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Perth
Closing Date:
2024-04-04 1:00 PM
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.
The future direction of Main Roads is an exciting one, as we welcome over 600 new employees through our move to in-house road maintenance delivery. 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, ongoing challenging and rewarding work.
About The Role
We currently have opportunities available in our Graduate Spatial Science Program to offer recent graduates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science, Surveying or related discipline.
Applications will also be considered from current students who will be completing their degree by July 2024 for our mid-year intake, or December 2024 for our 2025 intake.
This is a three-year rotational program, providing practical learning experiences in a range of specialist areas. The rotations are based on your strengths, skills, and interest within business needs.
Our Asset and Geospatial Information (AGI) team co-ordinates corporate road data and manages information system needs, responsible for the procurement, storage and provision of corporate road asset, network information and essential transport models. The team also provides technical expertise and advice in engineering and mapping surveying, geospatial technologies, geodesy, data management and contextual geographical information.
Depending on your skills, strengths, and interests, you will spend time on rotation in some of the following areas:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Engineering Surveying
- Project Management
- Asset and Geospatial Information
- Data Planning
- Standards and Surveying
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
- Guaranteed permanent placement at the completion of your Graduate program
- Opportunity to work across Western Australia and gain invaluable experience working in the regions
- Participate in substantial road network projects and technical specialist areas, you can work on large projects and see them on your drive home!
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 Spatial Science Program, you must:
- Be a recent university graduate (within 3 years from completion of your bachelor’s degree) or have your degree completed by July 2024 for our mid-year intake, or December 2024 for our 2025 intake.
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be motivated to work at Main Roads, demonstrated through your strengths and personal attributes
- Have a career interest in learning and work with data
- Have strong problem solving skills, including embracing change and challenge
- Be great at working together in teams
- Be able to build relationships with stakeholders
- A copy of your completed Bachelor’s Degree in Spatial Science or related discipline and your academic transcript. If you are completing your degree this year, please submit your most recent academic results. Overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied with confirmation of Australian equivalency.
- Your current CV
- A copy of your current WA motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence (or approved equivalent)
- Proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- A cover letter outlining why you would like to be a Graduate Spatial Science at Main Roads, highlighting your skills and abilities relevant to the role.
Successful applicants will need to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and national police clearance prior to appointment.
Apply Now!
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are 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.
There are plenty of opportunities at Main Roads, that can take you to many new places!
Find Out More.
Learn more about this opportunity and our entry level career pathways on our Graduate & Students portal:
For further information on our Graduate program, the recruitment process and eligibility requirements, please email and one of our team will be in contact.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or e-mail to
Further information about Main Roads, real-time travel information and our projects can be found on our website
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Sophie Cook on (08) 9323 4263 or email
