Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $155,793 - $173,832
(including salary $132,408 - $147,919)
Infrastructure NT - Enabling Infrastructure
Darwin
Several full time ongoing vacancies are available

This isn't your typical project management role.

Join Infrastructure NT and play a key role in planning and delivering the Northern Territory's most significant enabling infrastructure projects, including Territory Energy Link and the Darwin Regional Water Supply Program.

Working alongside a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you'll help drive projects from concept through planning and pre-construction to construction readiness. You will manage complex investigations, procurements, governance and stakeholder relationships that will support the Territory's economic growth for decades to come.

If you're looking for meaningful work with real impact, this is your opportunity.

The Role

As Principal Project Manager, you'll provide high-level project and program management support across major infrastructure initiatives, including:

- Leading project planning, scheduling, risk and cost management.

- Developing scopes and managing technical investigations and consultant contracts.

- Supporting procurement and governance for major infrastructure programs.

- Building strong relationships across government, industry and project stakeholders.

- Helping progress strategic projects through planning and pre-construction.

- Travel to regional and remote areas to undertake fieldwork, oversee investigations and engage with stakeholders.

About you

- High level written and verbal communication.

- Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure or major projects.

- Strong project management skills, including risk, scheduling and project controls.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.





- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

- A tertiary qualification in project or program management (or similar) is desirable, along with experience in major civil infrastructure projects.

The Benefits

- Attractive salary package

- Travelling allowance

- 12% superannuation

- 6 weeks recreation leave

- 3 weeks personal leave

- Up to $1724 annual leave loading

Lifestyle and Community

This is a excellent opportunity to join a team delivering major infrastructure that will shape the NT, and progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets, spectacular lightning displays and tropical climate. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

If you’re ready to help shape the Territory’s future, we want to hear from you.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Evan Tyrrell on 08 •••• •163 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 44092
Closing date: 03/09/2026

Explore working in the Northern Territory Government:

- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

Explore working for the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure:

- https://dli.nt.gov.au/

- https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/

- www.watersecurity.nt.gov.au

Explore living in Darwin

- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/

- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surround

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

📌 Principal Project Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin