Planning Assessment Coordinator

Main Roads Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Roads Western Australia is seeking an experienced Planning Assessment Coordinator to join the Road Access and Planning team based in East Perth. This role involves managing a diverse range of planning matters and would suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and dynamic team.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, transport, road design, or traffic engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead people and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse range of planning matters across government and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members while delivering planning outcomes.

Skills

Planning expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

At Main Roads we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.

We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Planning Assessment Coordinator.

About the opportunity:

Main Roads is seeking an organised, motivated, and passionate planning professional to join our Road Access and Planning team based in East Perth. This role involves managing a diverse range of planning matters and would suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and dynamic team. 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.

The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to transport planning. You will also demonstrate:

• Demonstrated expertise in planning, transport, road design, or traffic engineering.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with experience in applying planning systems and statutory processes.
• Ability to lead people and manage resources effectively to deliver organisational outcomes.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 1:00PM (AWST)