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Job Title


Manager Real Time Traffic Operations


Company : Main Roads Western Australia


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2026-03-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Manager Real Time Traffic Operations. About the opportunity We are seeking an experienced and forwardthinking Manager, RealTime Traffic Operations, to lead the realtime traffic management function within the Road Network Operations Centre (RNOC). This is a rare opportunity to shape how we operate the metropolitan road network, optimise traffic performance, respond to incidents, and deploy intelligent transport systems (ITS) that keep Western Australians moving. Roles in this area are critical to delivering an integrated, worldclass transport network for WA. In this key leadership position, you will oversee the daytoday delivery of realtime traffic operations while driving the strategic evolution of operational practices that support a safe, reliable and efficient network. Your remit will include operational governance, incident and emergency response coordination, collaboration with transport partners, and support for major events and planned network impacts. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across government, emergency services, contractors and portfolio partners to ensure consistent, coordinated and highquality service delivery. Your leadership will empower an engaged, highperforming team responsible for realtime monitoring, decisionmaking and traffic control room operations. About You We are seeking an inspiring leader with strong experience in traffic operations, transport systems or network management. You will bring: Proven leadership and people management capability. A highlevel understanding of traffic engineering, network operations and incident management principles. Experience working in realtime operational environments or other complex, timecritical decisionmaking settings. The ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively across sectors. Strong communication, analytical and problemsolving skills, with a focus on service improvement and operational excellence. A commitment to safety, innovation and delivering public value through transport operations. If this sounds like you and youre ready to shape the future of our network, wed love to hear from you. 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 rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include: Flexible working arrangements Training and development opportunities, including access to technical training Health and wellbeing focus Attractive leave provisions, such as leave loading and purchase leave Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service #J-18808-Ljbffr