Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Transport Civil Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Job title Senior Project Officer Civil Designation Technical 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,326 - $101,170 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 11074 RTF 351666 Closing 26/07/2026
Contact officer Grandier Billot, Senior Project Manager on 08 8987 0171 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351666
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As Project Officer Civil, manage the development and delivery of assigned Repairs and Maintenance, Minor New Works and
Capital Works projects, to maintain roads and other civil assets in the Region. Provide high level specialist advice in discipline
area of expertise to management, clients and other project managers.
Key duties and responsibilities
1 Contribute to the investigation, development and formulation of the civil asset acquisition and maintenance programs
for roads and other civil assets in the region.
2 Undertake asset inspections. Prepare project proposals, technical reports, estimate of costs, contract documentation,
procurement and contract administration / supervision to ensure that workmanship / materials comply with current
standards, codes and guideline and all relevant clearances are obtained.
3 Supervise and coordinate work delegated to other Technical Officers assigned to particular projects.
4 As Project Manager Civil, deliver assigned Capital Works and Minor New Works projects in the region, ensuring projects
meet the client’s requirements in relation to time, cost and quality in accordance with briefs provided by Client
Departments.
5 Carry out all duties in accordance with Department WH and S, EEO and environmental guidelines.
6 Remote travel is a requirement.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian Institution, or equivalent, or relevant experience in a field of technical
work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.
2. High level written and oral communications skills including the ability to prepare design procurement and project
management documentation.
3. Well-developed knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques and practices,
including roads, land servicing and hydraulics and best practice environmental management.
4. Well-developed information technology skills including word processing and spreadsheet software as well as project
management and design tools.
5. Well-developed working knowledge of the requirements of the relevant legislation including Control Road Act, Sacred
Sites Act, Work Health Act, and environmental legislation and policies, as applied in the NT as well as a range of Australian
Standards, Codes of Practice and associated Guidelines.
6. Current Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Diploma in Project or Contract Management and / or Construction Management.
2. Sound Knowledge of business management and business drivers in a commercial environment.
