Senior Road Workers/Road Workers

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, 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.

Are you interested in becoming a direct employee of Main Road Western Australia? We are looking Road Workers and Senior Road Workers to join our team in the Pilbara Region based in either South Hedland, Karratha, Onslow and Newman on a permanent basis!

Working as part of a supportive team as a road worker you’ll work on a road network that covers over 3000km, to inspect, repair and construct both new and existing assets to provide your community with a safe and efficient road network. We’re looking for people with experience in:

• Assist in the construction and maintenance of  roads, bridges, and pathways.

• Operate construction equipment safely (e.g., tippers, skid steers, rollers, excavator, flow-cons, water trucks, etc). Some plant and equipment used by Main Roads have weight recommendations and/or safe workload ratings ranging between 120kg and 150kg. Applicants should be able to safely operate equipment within these parameters. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support applicants in meeting these requirements.

• Help with road repairs, resurfacing, and maintenance tasks.

• Direct traffic safely around construction sites.

• Follow all safety guidelines and work as part of a team to complete projects on time

• Keep roadside and parking bays litter free

Do you have solid experience in road construction or maintenance, along with a track record of leading teams, managing sites, or overseeing daily operations then you may be suitable for a Senior Road Worker position where you will:

• Supervise crews
• Plan and coordinate work on site
• Maintain high safety and quality standards
• Lead, mentor, and support team development

These are permanent opportunities as part of our maintenance and minor capital works at Main Roads!  Learn more about the Pilbara Region and Main Roads team here.

If you are ready to take the next step in a rewarding, secure and supportive organisation, click apply now!

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 our competitive salary and 12% superannuation, our remuneration package reflects the following:

• Road Workers base hourly rate ranges from $40.93 - $44.98 (depending on relevant experience)
• Senior Road Workers base hourly rate ranges from $46.47 - $50.07 (depending on relevant experience)
• Your starting hourly rate depends on your relevant experience.
• Road Workers and Senior Road Workers are rostered to work Monday to Friday. The roster depends on the time of year; some weekend, night work and call out will be required and is paid at the applicable penalty or overtime rate.
• Overnight travel throughout the Pilbara Region may be required as part of the roster.
• Main Roads workers in the Pilbara Region are entitled to a District Allowance of $9,299 or $18,598 (if you have a dependent) per annum.
• Main Roads workers in the Pilbara Region are entitled to annual power subsidies of up to $3,201 per annum (dependent on the type of your power system).
• Road workers accrue a minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, 10 public holidays, 3 additional public service holidays and 15 days personal leave per annum and recreational travel days.
• Road Workers are entitled to 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years continuous service.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5% is paid in December each year.
• Training and development opportunities

The salary provided is based on a Monday to Friday roster, with anticipated overtime included. Please note that, as overtime hours and rosters may vary, salary therefore is subject to fluctuation and may change accordingly depending on actual hours worked and operational needs. The exact salary and any applicable allowances will be confirmed with the successful applicant prior to commencement of employment.

How To Apply

To apply please hit the Applybutton. This will redirect you to the Jobs WA website, the full job advertisement and application instructions. Please read the instructions in full.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 1:00PM (AWST)