Traffic Services Manager

Main Roads WA; Perth; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive leave provisions

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing focus

Descripción de la vacante

Main Roads WA is seeking an experienced Traffic Services Manager to lead a specialist network operations team. You will oversee the operational use and safety of WA's road and shared path networks, influencing outcomes that support safe and efficient transport across the State.

You will lead critical traffic management services, assess and approve signs and signals, and deliver traffic improvement projects while providing expert advice on complex traffic matters.

Formación

• Experience leading a specialist traffic operations team.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with government agencies.
• Solid knowledge of traffic engineering and road safety principles.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of traffic management services for WA road networks.
• Assess and approve signs, pavement markings and traffic signals.
• Develop and implement traffic signal and road improvement projects.
• Provide expert road safety and traffic engineering advice on complex matters.
• Collaborate with State and Local Government agencies and represent Main Roads on traffic committees.
• Develop people, manage performance, and build succession planning within the team.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder management

People development

Descripción del empleo

Why Work with Us

Why Work with Us? 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 Major Infrastructure, 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 Traffic Services Manager.

Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused leader to join our Network Operations team as a Traffic Services Manager.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a specialist team responsible for managing the operational use and safety of Western Australia's road and shared path networks, while influencing outcomes that support safe, efficient and sustainable transport across the State.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of critical traffic management services, including the assessment and approval of signs, pavement markings and traffic signals, the development and implementation of traffic signal and road improvement projects, and the provision of expert road safety and traffic engineering advice on complex traffic matters.

You will also work closely with State and Local Government agencies, reviewing development applications, contributing to policy development and representing Main Roads on traffic-related committees and working groups.

A significant focus of this role is leadership. You will provide direction, support and guidance to a diverse team, aligning work activities with strategic objectives while fostering a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

You will be committed to developing your people, managing employee performance and behaviour, building capability and creating opportunities for growth and succession planning within your team.

We are looking for a leader who embodies the principles of Building Leadership Impact (BLI).

You will be a confident and authentic people leader who leads with integrity, builds strong relationships, and creates an environment where people feel empowered to contribute and succeed.

Your leadership style will be proactive, responsive and inclusive, enabling you to positively influence outcomes, navigate complex challenges and build commitment across a broad range of stakeholders.

Success in this role will require strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills, the ability to balance operational and strategic priorities, and a commitment to working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners.

You will build and maintain productive relationships with Local Government, the Department of Transport, Public Transport Authorities, and internal stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for the community.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence and making a meaningful contribution to the safety and performance of Western Australia's transport network.

Please refer to the job role statement for a full list of responsibilities.

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:

• Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus.

For questions about the role, please contact Bassam Abu Shamleh on [phone]– not to be contacted for assistance with application.

General Enquiries and Support

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone, including people with disability.

If you require any adjustments in the selection process due to circumstances including disability, health conditions, neurodiversity, caring responsibilities, cultural requirements, please let us know - we’re here to support you.

Any information you share will be treated respectfully and confidentially and requesting assistance won’t affect your application or employment opportunities.

For general enquiries, alternative formats, or to discuss support needs to assist you to fully participate, please contact JohnMcKelvie on [phone] for a confidential discussion, or email [e-mail].

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, including if you are experiencing issues with the Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e‑mail to [e-mail].

We’re building a diverse workforce

We’re building a diverse workforce At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Additional Information

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process. The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre‑employment medical questionnaire as part of this recruitment process. Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements. To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.