Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Civil Construction – Civil Infrastructure
Job title Senior Project Manager Designation Technical 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,421 - $126,079 Location Palmerston
Position number 46743 RTF 359222 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact officer Christopher Pick at Christopher.pick@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359222
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Lead the Civil Infrastructure technical team to plan, coordinate and deliver the assigned Capital Works and asset related
infrastructure projects across the Greater Darwin Region (and other Regions where required). Provide high level specialist advice
in discipline area of expertise to management and other project managers.
Context statement
The position leads a team of technical officers delivering Capital Works and asset-related infrastructure projects. The technical
officers are all at varying levels of responsibility, skills and capabilities and need to be assigned to projects and managed
appropriately to ensure the complexity and sensitivities are addressed well throughout the planning, design and construction
phases.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage and lead a team of technical officers to achieve quality output of contract supervision on complex civil construction
projects.
2. Manage project budgets, procurement activities, contract variations, risk management processes and financial reporting.
3. Undertake the role of Superintendent’s Representative in the administration of contracts to ensure departmental policies,
procedures and Northern Territory Government legislation and construction standards are maintained.
4. Undertake asset inspections, prepare project proposals, technical reports, and estimates of cost; contract documentation,
procurement and contract administration/supervision to ensure that workmanship/materials comply with current standards,
codes and guidelines and all relevant clearances are obtained.
5. Provide high-level advice to senior management and project stakeholders on complex civil technical matters; and project
contract administration.
6. Contribute to infrastructure planning, asset investment prioritisation, governance activities and continuous improvement
initiatives.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A relevant tertiary qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or extensive relevant experience in a field
of technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.
2. High level knowledge of project management, procurement, construction practices and contract management relating to
construction works.
3. Highly developed knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction maintenance and asset management techniques
and practices, including roads, land servicing, hydraulic and best practice heritage and environmental management.
4. High-level communication and interpersonal skills to support; contract negotiation and stakeholder management, providing
advice to senior management and staff management.
5. Sound knowledge of contemporary human resources management practices, including the ability to adapt leadership styles to
effectively motivate staff and foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team environment .
6. Current driver’s licence and the ability to drive to various and remote locations across the Northern Territory.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Approved October 2026: Claire Brown, General Manager, Transport and Civil Infrastructure
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