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, 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.
About the Role
As a Heavy Vehicle Investigator, you will investigate and assess breaches of heavy vehicle legislation of a complex nature to ensure compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations. The role involves conducting comprehensive investigations and surveillance operations into Chain of Responsibility, West Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation and Heavy Vehicle Pilot breaches, systemic non-conformances of Operators, and examining industry practices to identify and recommend sanctions for potential non-compliance.
You will prepare reports, collate case histories, and develop briefs to support the prosecution of offenders. The position also requires attending court hearings, presenting evidence, and providing information to inquiries and legal proceedings.
In this role, you will provide specialist support and investigative guidance to the Heavy Vehicle Transport Compliance branch, including advice on breaches of heavy vehicle legislation. You will contribute to the development, implementation, and review of legislative procedures and practices that support compliance and enforcement activities.
The role also involves providing timely and accurate information to the transport industry on legislative rights, obligations, and heavy vehicle standards in a customer-focused manner. You will build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You have experience investigating complex breaches of legislation, including conducting surveillance and gathering evidence to support enforcement outcomes. You are able to assess industry practices, identify non-compliance, and contribute to enforcement actions, including the preparation of briefs and court documentation.
You can prepare clear and accurate reports and present evidence in court or formal proceedings. You are confident providing advice and guidance on legislative requirements, both internally and to industry stakeholders.
You have the ability to develop and review procedures and practices that support compliance and enforcement, and can provide specialist advice to support operational teams.
You communicate clearly and provide accurate, timely information in a customer-focused manner. You are able to build and maintain professional working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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 that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
We offer an attractive salary and 12% superannuation. You have the choice to work a 37.5 or 40-hour week,
In addition, the following initiatives/benefits are on offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive leave entitlements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing focus.
All specific conditions will be confirmed at the time with the successful applicants.
Find Out More
If you have any questions about the role, contact John Pintabona on (08) 9323 5857 not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquires, or if you have any support or 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 Claire Bell on (08) 9323 6140 or email [email protected]
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 [email protected].
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A covering letter outlining your considerable skills, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than two pages (2) pages:
- Investigative practices and conducting investigations into breaches of legislation
- Interpretation and application of legislation, standards, codes and guidelines
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
Please submit evidence of your current Western Australian ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence and if applicable, your Diploma in Legal Services of other relevant discipline. or other relevant discipline.
When applying for this role online, you will be asked to complete several questions before submitting your documents - please factor this time in when submitting an application.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 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. Apply now to join us!
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Clearance 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.
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