Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Built Infrastructure – Infrastructure
Infrastructure Delivery
Job title Principal Project Manager Capital Works Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Palmerston
Position number 44256 RTF 350209 Closing 12/07/2026
Contact officer Colin Hosking, Program Director on 08 8999 3494 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350209
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
Provide high-level advice and reports to executive management and agencies on the planning and delivery of complex Capital
Works projects and programs. Manage all phases of project delivery and be accountable in respect of time, cost, quality and
communication of assigned projects.
Context statement
The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is the constructions authority and is responsible for procuring and managing
infrastructure program projects for a broad range of NTG client agencies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Project manage all phases of project delivery on assigned program items including the complex capital works projects.
2. Provide high-level advice to senior management on the planning and delivery of works programs including status
reporting, risk management, needs analysis, concept design, estimates and stakeholder feedback. This requires driving
to project sites and stakeholder meetings is required.
3. Undertake the role of Senior Project Manager and Superintendent’s Representative on assigned works projects,
responsible to the Superintendent in the administration of contracts to ensure departmental policies, procedures and
Northern Territory Government procurement and construction standards are implemented and maintained.
4. Provide project leadership to construction teams to deliver work projects on budget, time and quality targets.
5. Ensure the client and key stakeholders are involved as appropriate in decision making and are properly informed at all
stages of projects, including events which may affect completion dates, costs or function of the delivered infrastructure.
6. Carry out all duties in accordance with relevant Work Health and Safety and environmental guidelines.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level experience in a field of work closely related to the duties of the vacancy including delivering
Capital Works projects aligned with time, budget and quality targets.
2. High-level ability to lead, manage and advise a diverse group of multi-disciplined resource teams on technical and
professional matters with a sound knowledge of project management and procurement processes.
3. High-level oral and written communication skills including report writing and the ability to effectively consult and
collaborate, and build strong professional working relationships with colleagues, external clients, the community and
industry representatives.
4. High-level knowledge of building industry, design, construction and maintenance techniques and relevant legislation and
standards together to deliver quality infrastructure solutions.
5. Current NT Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in project management, contract management, construction, business or similar.
Further information
This position may require a PF166 Criminal History check and a Working with Children clearance. There may be a
requirement to undertake remote travel by road and/or air (including in a small aircraft).
