AddressWhy 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.
Main Roads is 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 services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our employees who are located in ten regional and several metropolitan offices throughout the State.
This permanent opportunity for a Works Supervisor is located in the iconic Great Southern region, which is home to unspoilt coastline and idyllic seaside towns. From sprawling agricultural lands and national parks Great Southern offers some of the world’s rarest species of flora and fauna. There is so much to see and do and working in the Great Southern provides the ultimate hotspot for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether you are looking to hike up one of Western Australia’s highest peaks (Bluff Knoll), walk amongst the giants in the famous tree top walk or get up close and personal with majestic whales, the Great Southern has it all and is the idyllic location to start your next adventure.
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Why we need you
This position presents a unique opportunity for qualified and experienced candidate to join Main Roads as Works Supervisor in the Great Southern Region to supervise the delivery of road and bridge works by Direct Management and Minor Capital Works.
You will ensure that works are undertaken in accordance with technical specifications and undertake inspections and audits of completed works and provide advice and assistance in the preparation and progress of key plans and programs for the Region.
In addition, you will undertake network inspections and provide advice to assist in the preparation and prioritisation of the Ten-Year Network Delivery Program (10YNDP) along with inspections of structural assets to assist in the preparation of the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) in the Ten -Year Network Delivery Program (10YNDP).
Your assistance in the management of incidents and emergency response in accordance with the Regional Incident Management Plans and support for the management of events will be part of your responsibility.
To be successful you will be:
- experienced in road and/or bridge construction and maintenance
- experienced in pavement construction, bituminous surfacing and asphalting processes and techniques
- demonstrate the ability to supervise resources
- a highly motivated individual who thrives on a challenge
- a good communicator with an ability work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
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: MONDAY, 13 May 2024 AT 1:00PM (AWST)
