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
Engineering Associate Cadet
- Location: East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Cadetship with paid vacation work - MRWA EBA
- Overview: We are seeking enthusiastic and invested students currently completing a Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering or Civil Construction Design and plan to continue their studies with an Advanced Diploma.
Engineering Cadet (Civil)
- Location: East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Cadetship with paid vacation work - MRWA EBA
- Overview: We are seeking enthusiastic and invested students currently studying a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at a Western Australian university.
Engineering Cadet (Electrical)
- Location: East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Cadetship with paid vacation work - MRWA EBA
- Overview: We are seeking enthusiastic and invested students currently studying a bachelor’s degree of Electrical or Electronic Engineering at a Western Australian university.
Graduate Aboriginal Engagement
- Location: Perth CBD
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 3 $91,638 - $105,266 MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
- Overview: Our Graduate Aboriginal Engagement Program encourages you to have hands-on participation in high-profile engineering projects across Western Australia.
Graduate Communications
- Location: East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 3 $91,638 - $105,266 MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
- Overview: You’ll be part of our Strategy and Communications Directorate and will embark on a two-year rotational program helping raise awareness and understanding of our projects, initiatives, and activities across a range of internal and external communication channels and digital platforms.
Graduate Engineering (Civil)
- Location:East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $91,062 - $122,769 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
- Overview: This is a three-year rotational program, providing practical learning experiences in a range of specialist areas that are not only relevant to your qualification, but also to your strengths and interests.
Graduate Network Operations
- Location: Perth CBD
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 3 $91,638 - $105,266 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
- Overview: We are seeking highly motivated graduates or students with excellent problem solving and analytical skills, who can exercise critical thinking, effective communication, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
- Location: East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $87,087 - $122,769 pa MRWA EBA + 12% superannuation
- Overview: Our Graduate Quantity Surveyor Program is a two-year rotational program, providing hands-on learning experiences in a range of specialist areas – not only relevant to your qualification, but also to your strengths and interests.
Graduate Spatial Science - Engineering Surveyor
- Location: East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Specified Calling Level 1 $87,087 - $122,769 pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
- Overview: This is a three (3) 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.
Engineer Bridge Loading
- Location: DAC, East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Specified Calling Level 3 $135,725 - $159,762 pa MRWA EBA + 11.5% superannuation
- Overview: Seeking an Engineer to apply your bridge design knowledge to play a vital role in managing the State’s bridge assets.
Road Access and Planning Manager x 2
- Location: DAC, East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 7 $150,648- $172,040pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
- Overview: Main Roads is seeking two organised, motivated, and passionate planning professionals to join our Road Access and Planning team based in East Perth.
Project Finance Business Partner
- Location: DAC, East Perth
- Closing date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 5 $112,409 - $131,517pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
- Overview: Join the Main Roads Finance team and play a crucial role in providing expert financial support and strategic advice to the project community.
Road Crew Supervisor
- Location: Kalgoorlie, WA
- Closing date: Monday, 30 March 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 5 $112,409 - $131,517pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation, plus receive 13.5% commuted overtime on top of your annual salary
- Overview: We are seeking an experienced Road Crew Supervisor to join our Goldfields team on a permanent basis.
Manager Real Time Traffic Operations
- Location: RNOC, Perth
- Closing date: Monday, 30 March 2026 at 1pm
- Work type: Permanent - Full Time
- Classification: Level 8 $170,297 - $197,070pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
- Overview: Seeking a permanent forward‑thinking Manager to lead the real‑time traffic management function within the Main Roads Road Network Operations Centre.
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