Department of Transport, Western Australia

The Department of Transport is the lead agency for strategic transport policy, planning and investment in Western Australia. Together with our portfolio partners – Main Roads WA and the Public Transport Authority – we keep people and freight moving through an intricate system of roads, railways, airports, ports and waterways. As the State’s population continues to grow at the fastest rate in the nation, we are committed to improving the efficiency and safety of our transport network and ensuring it is best-placed to meet expected demand over the next twenty years and beyond. With more than 1,500 employees we have the expertise to provide and enable safe, accessible and efficient movement for the economic and social prosperity of Western Australia. Our dedicated teams of transport professionals provide integrated transport planning for moving people and freight in metropolitan and regional Western Australia and develop strategic transport policy in the fields of maritime, aviation and land transport. Our customer-focused frontline staff also deliver a range of transport services to the community including licensing functions for people, vehicles and vessels; regulating Western Australia’s on-demand taxi industry; developing and managing coastal infrastructure; keeping people safe in and around the water and administering a range of transport grants and subsidies. Our vision is to have the best integrated and intelligent transport services and solutions for the State. To help us achieve this, we are always on the look-out for Great People who believe in Clear Direction, Fresh Thinking and Excellent Service to join our values-driven organisation. For career opportunities, please visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au.