Careers

Working at Main Roads, you will be part of a strong team that is committed to provide an integrated, world-class transport network across WA.

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 disability to apply. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate a recruitment process, please contact John McKelvie (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.

We post the latest graduate, part-time and full-time positions on this page. Click 'Apply' to be taken to the Jobs WA website to view full job descriptions and submit your application. 

Current job opportunities 


Business Manager

  • Location: East Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 5 $108,608 - $127,069pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Use your strong business and people management skills to manage business services that that contribute to the delivery of Directorate outcomes.

Senior Environment Officer

  • Location: East Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Specified Calling Level 3 $131,135 - $154,360pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Seeking three experienced senior specialists to drive environmental performance and approvals across our network

Principal Electrical and ITS Technology Engineer

  • Location: East Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: SC Level 4 $149,363 - $170,404pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Be a subject matter expert and contribute to technical advancement and operational excellence of Main Roads’ Electrical and ITS infrastructure

Cadet Urban and Regional Planning

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 18 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Cadetship with paid sustenance allowance - MRWA CSA EBA
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Engineering (Civil)

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $84,142 - $118,617 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Urban and Regional Planning

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 3 $88,539 - $101,707 MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Environment

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $84,142 - $118,617 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Business

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 3 $88,539 - $101,707 MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Heritage

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $84,142 - $118,617 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Spatial Science

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $84,142 - $118,617pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Graduate Landscape Architect

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $84,142 - $118,617 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Engineering Associate

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 2 $ 78,054 - $91,426 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
  • Overview: Rotate through our organisation and develop a diverse range of skill, knowledge and experience to take your career in a direction that interests you

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Broome
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Kununurra
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Derby
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Port Hedland
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Carnarvon
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Geraldton
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Bunbury
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Northam
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Technical Trainee Engineering

  • Location: Narrogin
  • Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 1 $ 65,709 - $80,789pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: A two-year traineeship that will expose you to various aspects of civil and structural engineering. We will coach and support you through completing a Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering course whilst providing you with a network of personal and professional development, including offering a wide range of social activities for you to experience as a valued part of the team.

Engineering Surveyor

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday 18 August 2025 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent – Full Time
  • Classification: Level 5 $108,608 - $127,069pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: Main Roads are currently seeking three (3) experienced Engineering Surveyors to join our Asset and Geospatial Branch in the Planning and Technical Services Directorate based in Don Aitken Centre East Perth. Being part of the Asset and Geospatial Team, you will provide survey support for construction and design activities across the State, provide advice to stakeholders on survey data, equipment, data management and standards and support the development of and maintenance of standards for data management, surveying and underground utilities surveys.

Senior Road Worker

  • Location: Perth Various Locations  
  • Closing date: Monday, 18 August 2025 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: AWU Level 5 $88,539 - $100,965 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
  • Overview: Are you interested in becoming a direct employee of Main Road Western Australia? We are looking for Senior Road Workers to join our Perth Metropolitan team on a permanent basis! 

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The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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