Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Infrastructure NT
Logistics
Job title Senior Project Manager Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin
Position number 50885 RTF 351703 Closing 27/08/2026
Contact officer Evan Tyrrell on 08 8999 6163 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/ | https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351703
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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 quality and evidence-based research and analysis on project management activities to progress the delivery of
the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project.
Context statement
The AROWS project is a unique and innovative major water infrastructure project that can deliver complementary outcomes
of water availability and environmental sustainability on a scale not seen anywhere else in Australia.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based research and analysis to support complex project planning, risk identification,
de‑risking activities and delivery sequencing across major infrastructure programs.
2. Support the delivery of the AROWS project by contributing to project research, assessments, planning, procurement,
contract management, project controls and stakeholder engagement activities.
3. Prepare high‑quality project documentation, including briefs, papers, presentations and correspondence, to support
Ministerial, Cabinet and agency decision‑making and ensure effective project governance.
4. Represent the NT Government in intergovernmental forums and working groups, providing project‑related advice and
contributing to coordinated cross‑jurisdictional planning and delivery.
5. Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships, anticipating needs, managing expectations and ensuring
effective collaboration across government, industry and community stakeholders.
6. Drive strategic and innovative thinking to identify project opportunities, options and solutions that improve delivery
efficiency, mitigate risks and support program outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in project research, analysis and policy interpretation, with demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills to
understand, assess and assist in resolving complex project issues.
2. High‑level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, considered project advice and
prepare high‑quality briefings, papers, presentations and Ministerial correspondence.
3. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and sustain productive working relationships
with stakeholders across government, industry and the community to achieve project outcomes.
4. Demonstrated capability to represent the agency in cross‑agency, intergovernmental and external working groups, and
to maintain effective professional relationships in complex project environments.
5. Understanding of Northern Territory and national industry, economic and development trends, including the political
context, and the ability to translate this knowledge into meaningful project advice.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a project team, managing competing priorities and
contributing to the achievement of project deliverables.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in project management and / or knowledge and experience with large scale infrastructure projects in a
public sector or equivalent context.
