Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit
Infrastructure Road Network Operations
Job title Director Road Network Operations Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin
Position number 11256 RTF 360143 Closing 11/11/2026
Contact officer Shane.Tepper@nt.gov.au
About the agency Homepage | Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360143
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Primary objective
Provide strategic oversight of the Road Network Operations and systems to ensure effective, efficient and safe road
network operations for the Northern Territory Road Network.
Context statement
The Road Network Operations work unit leads the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the Northern Territory road
network through the management of traffic signals, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and temporary traffic management,
supporting road safety, network performance and government service delivery outcomes."
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level advice and strategic input to executive management on the effective design and efficient management
of the Road and Traffic network.
2. Provide strategic oversight of the teams to manage the operational performance of the road network and act as
Superintendent’s representative on major projects; provide oversight of reviews, investigations and major issues.
3. Provide strategic leadership for traffic management policies, standards and operational procedures, ensuring compliance
with departmental, NT Government and national legislative requirements.
4. Lead the development and manage the implementation of the Traffic Management and Design program and Operations
and Inspections programs across the network.
5. Liaise with key stakeholders, such as local government bodies, in relation to signalised intersection management,
performance and improvement across the network.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Strong knowledge of and experience in applying the relevant legislation governing this function, including Control of
Roads Act, Traffic Act, relevant Australian civil and road design and systems standards.
2. High level team leadership skills; highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to
interact professionally with a range of stakeholders and road users across the network.
3. Expert knowledge of road network operations such as signals, design, inspections, programming, construction, event
management, and incident response.
4. Extensive knowledge of traffic management design and implementation requirements.
5. Demonstrates a strong commitment to community safety, equitable service delivery and remains responsive to the
management of concerns to resolution.
6. Demonstrates highly developed communication skills, effectively presenting complex technical and operational
information in clear, concise and persuasive written, verbal and briefing formats for Ministers, executives and the public.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in a relevant discipline.
2. Current NT Temporary Traffic Management qualifications and/or accreditations, Drivers Licence and willingness to
travel to regional and/or remote locations.
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