Graduate Spatial Science

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

We offer a well-structured rotation plan and formal training to support your development. On completing the graduate program, you will be offered a permanent position in the organisation.

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!

How To Apply

To apply please hit the Apply button. This will redirect you to the Jobs WA website, the full job advertisement and application instructions. Please read the instructions in full.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2024 AT 1:00PM (AWST)