Engineering Associate

Your Future, Our Direction

Join a leading WA government agency that values your contribution and wants to invest in you!

Keeping WA Moving is our commitment for the future, underpinning our values and guiding the decisions we make. As communities and populations continue to expand, so does the need for a safe, reliable, and sustainable road-based transport system.

As we continually strive towards excellence in everything that we do, now is a great time to become involved in developing and implementing cutting edge technology and sustainable major projects on WA’s road network.

Main Roads provides stability, security, and ongoing challenging and rewarding work.

About The Role

We currently have opportunities available in our Engineering Associate Program to offer recent graduates who have completed their Advanced Diploma in Civil Construction Design or Advanced Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering at a Western Australian TAFE. 

Applications will be considered for current students who will be completing their Advanced Diploma by December 2026 for our 2027 intake.

This is a three-year rotational program, providing practical learning experiences in a range of specialist areas. The rotations are based on your strengths, skills, and interest within business needs and include a 12-month rotation in one of our regional locations, fast tracking your experience in how our engineering projects impact our communities. 

What’s in it for You?

• We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration package and a well-established program that provides valuable learning and skill development

• Be supported by a dedicated Graduate Coordinator that will guide you, support you and provide professional feedback and advice throughout your program

• Flexible working arrangements – we will offer you a safe learning environment and encourage work/life balance

• Build working relationships with industry professionals - create professional and personal connections

• Guaranteed permanent placement at the completion of your Graduate program

• Opportunity to work across Western Australia and gain invaluable experience working in the regions

• Participate in substantial road network projects and technical specialist areas, you can work on large projects and see them on your drive home!

About You

If you are passionate about making an impact and you have a strong desire to learn, then we want to hear from you.

Come and be a part of Keeping WA Moving

To be considered for our Engineering Associate Program, you must:

• be a recent TAFE graduate (within 2 years from completion of your Advanced Diploma) or have your Advanced Diploma completed by December 2026 for our 2027 intake.

• be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• be motivated to work at Main Roads, demonstrated through your strengths and personal attributes

• have a career interest in materials engineering; or working in regional areas

• have strong problem-solving skills, including embracing change and challenge

• be great at working together in teams

• be able to build relationships with stakeholders

How To Apply

To apply please hit the Apply button. 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, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 1:00PM (AWST)