In-Demand Senior contract Jobs in Palmerston, Nt

Executive Director Infrastructure Maintenance
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Palmerston NT
- $262,223 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Project Officer / Project Manager - Civil Delivery
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Assistant Director - Skills Partnerships
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $132,408 - $147,919 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
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Regional Manager IT, Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Delaware North —Darwin NT
- Management
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Senior Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Compass Group Australia —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
12d
Meter Data Provision Specialist - Basic
Power and Water Corporation —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
7d
Senior Project Manager
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Darwin NT
- $120,877 - $130,039 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
11d
Manager Water Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Power and Water Corporation —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Leadership
12d
Senior Executive Director
Department Mining and Energy —Darwin NT
- $285,893 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
1d
Project Manager
Harris Kmon Solutions —Berrimah NT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- Profit sharing
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Senior Librarian
Department Mining and Energy —Darwin NT
- $114,199 - $127,898 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Leadership
Project Officer, Reform and Specialist Projects
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Administrative experience
12d
Senior Director Assurance and Improvement
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $254,585 a year
- Temporary
13d
Director Policy Coordination
Department Mining and Energy —Darwin NT
- $233,112 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
12d
Recruitment Business Partner
Northern Land Council —Berrimah NT
- $88,214 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
Quick Apply
3d
Service Intake Manager
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $120,877 - $130,039 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
- Communication skills
6h
Executive Director Audit Services
Auditor General's Office —Darwin NT
- Temporary
Project Implementation Lead
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $136,380 - $152,357 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Negotiation
6d
Senior Project Officer
Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations —Darwin NT
- $117,356 - $126,251 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
8d
Director Communications and Media
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $157,334 - $171,482 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
1d

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Executive Director Infrastructure Maintenance

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure -
Palmerston NT

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$262,223 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Programme management
Management
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Deportment of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Program Delivery - Built Infrastructure

Job title Executive Director Infrastructure Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Maintenance

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Remuneration $262,223 Location Palmerston
Position number 43650 RTF 352119 Closing 02/09/2026
Contact Kirrily Chambers, General Manager Built Infrastructure on 0400 304 266 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352119
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 strategic leadership for the Infrastructure Maintenance branch to support the delivery of the Department’s infrastructure repairs
and maintenance program across the Northern Territory. Provide high-level leadership to the Maintenance Branch, including Hospital
Engineering Services, Defence Accommodation Precinct, and the Engineering Functional Group in emergency situations, ensuring
effective, timely, and compliant maintenance services aligned with government priorities and standards. Oversee repairs, cyclical, reactive,
and emergency maintenance, ensuring operational excellence in a resource-constrained environment.
Context statement
The Executive Director Infrastructure Maintenance operates within a complex environment, managing a significant portfolio of repairs,
maintenance, and emergency response activities across the Northern Territory. The role requires strong contract, project and emergency
management expertise, leadership in disaster response, and the ability to manage competing priorities with agility. The Executive Director
collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, government agencies, and industry partners to ensure maintenance programs meet
governance, compliance, and operational standards while responding effectively to unplanned events and emergencies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Drive a culture of achievement through constructive leadership practices focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of

client-focused maintenance services; provide executive leadership and management to the Maintenance Branch, ensuring agility and
responsiveness to changing priorities contributing innovative ideas, solutions, and leadership to support departmental goals.

2. Provide high-level strategic advice to a broad range of stakeholders on complex and sensitive infrastructure repairs and maintenance
initiatives, policies, and service matters; lead strategic procurement and contracting opportunities, overseeing the development and
implementation of business improvement strategies and projects.

3. Participate in relevant committees and foster effective collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including government
agencies, contractors, industry bodies, and community groups, to support coordinated and efficient maintenance delivery.

4. Oversee the Engineering Functional Group’s emergency and disaster management response related to built infrastructure assets,
including reporting, perform the role of Engineering Group Lead and actively participate in the Senior Officers of Government group
reporting to the Territory Emergency Operations Controller.

5. Prepare and review high-level documentation such as Ministerial, Legislative Assembly briefings, and Cabinet submissions to support
informed decision-making and accountability.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience providing high-level strategic advice on complex and sensitive infrastructure repairs and maintenance initiatives,

policies, and service matters.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience leading in emergency and disaster management within an infrastructure context.
3. Strong leadership skills in managing diverse, geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams, with the agility to reprioritise and

respond effectively to changing operational demands.
4. Detailed knowledge of contemporary best practices in procurement and contract management, including understanding of

government and legislative requirements, contract conditions, and developing and managing cyclical and reactive maintenance
contracts.

5. Proven executive-level experience in financial, asset, resource, and program management, with a clear understanding of government
business cycles and fiscal responsibilities.

6. High-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence positive outcomes under
political and media scrutiny, and to manage complex internal and external relationships.

7. Extensive knowledge of the building industry, design, construction, and maintenance techniques, combined with a strong
understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and local industry dynamics.

8. Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or equivalent combination of
substantial relevant senior executive experience and education/training relevant to the duties of the role.

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