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, Recruitment Manager, (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 

Safety Health and Wellbeing Business Partner

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 5 $112,409 - $131,517pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation
  • Overview: We are seeking a trusted and influential Safety, Health and Wellbeing Business Partner to help foster a positive safety culture across the organisation. Partnering with leaders, employees and contractors, you will implement and embed the Safety, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, providing practical advice that supports both operational outcomes and compliance requirements.

Project Contract Manager Structures

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 6 $129,635 - $152,832pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation  
  • Overview: As part of your responsibilities, you will be reporting on the delivery of bridge structures projects to ensure that projects are completed to an approved scope, budget, time and quality including undertaking project planning, risk management, budgeting, scheduling and resourcing.

Technical Cadet (Aboriginal Pathway Program)

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1pm
  • Work type: Fixed-Term - Full Time
  • Classification: Cadetship allowance for First Semester - Level 1 pro rata for Second Semester  
  • Overview: The Aboriginal Pathways Program provides a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to move from school into a permanent engineering career with Main Roads.  

Planning Assessment Coordinator

  • Location: Perth
  • Closing date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1pm
  • Work type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Classification: Level 6 $129,635 - $152,832pa MRWA EBA + 12% Superannuation  
  • Overview: Working across government and with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, this position is ideal for an enthusiastic professional who is committed to coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, while contributing to high-quality planning outcomes. 

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Feature Story - Olivia Sutton

When Olivia Sutton was ready to return to work after starting a family, she found her priorities had changed. Yes, she wanted a role that would offer more flexibility, but she wanted more than that—she wanted to give something back.

Olivia kept encountering obstacles balancing the costs and time commitments of retraining with a young family, but then she found the answer at Main Roads.To learn more about Olivia's journey, read the WORK180 Article.

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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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