Operational Transport Modeller

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Closing Date: 2025-10-13 1:00 PM

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. Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State’s road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

About the role

About the role: The Main Roads Network Operations Directorate focuses on ensuring that all road users in the metropolitan state road network experience reliable journeys. The Operational Modelling and Visualisation (OVM) team is the operational modelling centre of excellence in Western Australia and contributes to this outcome by ensuring a high standard of modelling is conducted for transport performance management and decision making.

Reporting to the Operational Modelling and Visualisation Manager, this role is responsible for developing and coordinating operational traffic and simulation models using a variety of suitable platforms, to optimise performance and analyse and report on traffic impacts on the road network.

About You

About You: We are looking for passionate Transport Modellers.

Are you ready to see your modelling work influence real-world network operations in real time? Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where data drives decisions.

- Play a key role in developing and managing traffic models that support scenario testing and real-time operational decision-making
- Provide critical traffic modelling services across the organisation and wider transport portfolio
- Enjoy unmatched access to rich datasets to inform your work and support strategic planning
- Contribute to a team focused on innovation and automation in modelling practices
- Bring your project mindset – from concept through to execution – into transport modelling
- Experience in Vissim, Visum, Aimsun, LinSig and SIDRA is required

If you are ready to make an impact through modelling, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

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. In addition to our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive leave provisions
- Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus

How to Apply

How to Apply: Please submit the following as part of your application:

- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement
- A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Transport planning, including traffic/transport modelling and monitoring
- Use of operational modelling for network optimisation, notably in the areas of traffic signal control and optimisation, priority controlled intersections and roundabout design
- Managing employee behaviour, performance and development

For questions about the role, contact Shad Abdul Razaque at (08) 9265 5345 (not for assistance with application).

For general enquiries or accessibility needs, contact Katrina Durer-Flint at (08) 9265 5367 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues with submitting your application, including MFA, contact RAMS Helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or ramshhelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Please allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online 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 Disability Confident Recruiter, a Pride in Diversity ally, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan to provide meaningful training and employment opportunities 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 candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical questionnaire. Applicants suitable for but not appointed to this role may be considered for similar vacancies. An executive search may be undertaken to find the best candidate.

Attachments: - JRS Operational Modelling and Visualisation Co-Ordinator.pdf - applicant information.pdf - working with us.pdf. You can view these PDFs by downloading Adobe Reader.

Location: Perth | Unit/Division: Network Operations | Branch: Operational Modelling and Visualisation | Position Title: Operational Transport Modeller | Position No.: P0063179

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