Director Delivery Planning and Contracts

About the role

Main Roads Western Australia oversees the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the state, working with the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, Public Transport Authority and local governments. It is seeking an experienced Director Delivery Planning and Contracts to provide statewide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and governance of contracting and delivery models that support the maintenance and delivery of critical infrastructure assets. The role reports to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic contract outcomes and drive statewide delivery excellence.
• Oversee the development and implementation of complex contracts, ensuring strong governance, performance management and commercial outcomes.
• Work with senior leaders, industry partners, contractors and stakeholders to shape contracting strategies that respond to risks, market opportunities and changing operational requirements.
• Provide authentic leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering contracting options for road asset maintenance and construction.
• Extensive experience in the delivery of road maintenance and construction.
• Ability to build and sustain professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to implement systems and processes supporting corporate governance and proactively identify reputational risks and non-compliance.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification.
• Successful completion of a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment.

Applications include a CV, a copy of the degree and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. The full list of responsibilities is in the Job Role Statement.