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, and maintenance of major roads and highways across the State. This includes managing traffic flow, ensuring road safety, and supporting infrastructure projects to improve transport efficiency. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking two (2) experienced Project/Contract Managers to join our supportive and driven Kimberley Team, with opportunities based in Derby, Broome and Kununurra. These positions offer an excellent chance to advance or commence your career in a role within State Government. Our setting encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of the region and Main Roads.

What We Offer You will have the option to work either a 37.5-hour or 40-hour regular work week, and also the choice to work an extra 5 hours per week of commuted overtime. While the role is primarily Monday to Friday depending on the project you are assigned to it may require you working on remote sites across the region which attract a range of additional benefits – including overtime, meal and travel allowances. For a 42.5 hour work week (37.5 hours plus 5 hours commuted overtime), you will receive a competitive salary of $152,969 - $169,071 per annum inclusive of commuted overtime. If you choose to work a 45-hour week (40 hours plus 5 hours commuted overtime)_the salary will be $163,168 - $180,341 per annum inclusive of commuted overtime plus 12% superannuation. The appointment in the salary range will be dependent on experience. As part of this generous salary,



you will also be entitled to receive an additional 5 days of annual leave (northwest leave) and travel days or have the option to an annual percentage of 3.5% pay out in lieu of northwest leave and travel days. In addition to the above the following may be available to new employees:

- Substantial district/location allowance.
- Main Roads will provide housing at a highly subsidised rate consistent with the Government Regional Officer Housing Scheme.
- Annual leave travel concession (reimbursement of return airfares to Perth once per annum).
- Generous power subsidies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing focus.

All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicant.

About the role

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

To be successful in this role you will be:

- Leading the planning, delivery, and review of projects, ensuring outcomes meet scope, budget, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Developing and managing project documentation, including project plans, quality plans, inspection and test plans, resource allocations, and financial controls.
- Overseeing contract procurement, tendering, administration, contractor performance, variations,



claims, and payment processes.
- Supervising project and contract management teams, ensuring effective resource utilisation, staff performance, and capability development.
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships through consultation, negotiation, and collaboration with customers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and community representatives.
- Able and willing to undertake regional travel via air and on road, to work with teams in some of our remote regional projects and camps. This travel will require you to work away from home for overnight stays.

For questions about the role, please contact Robert Barnsley on (08) 9323 4624 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 any general enquires, or if you have any support of access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternative format for submitting your application), contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email [email protected] If you experience technical issues when submitting your application , including if you are experiencing issues

📌 Project Contract Manager (Kununurra)
🏢 Main Roads WA
📍 Kununurra