Together, Growing Stronger

- Earn an attractive remuneration package of $92,973 to $98,515. per annum.
- Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks.
- Remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options.
- 6 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave, and more!

About Victoria Daly Regional Council

Victoria Daly Regional Council is dedicated to fostering strong, safe, and interconnected communities throughout our region. We collaborate closely with residents, Traditional Owners, and local partners to deliver reliable services that enhance community well-being, stimulate regional growth, and promote long-term sustainability. As a responsive and customer-focused organisation, we take pride in our commitment to quality service. Our teams are passionate about strengthening local capabilities and ensuring that the diverse needs of our communities remain central to everything we do.

For more information, please visit our website: Home - Victoria Daly Regional Council

The Chance Awaits

Victoria Daly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Officer - Capital Works to join our Operations team. This exciting role will lead the delivery of minor capital works projects and support major infrastructure projects across some of the Northern Territory's most unique and remote communities.

Reporting to the Projects and Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Why You'll Love This Role

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your project management expertise, expand your professional skills,



and see the tangible results of your work, this opportunity is for you. Working across remote and geographically diverse communities, you'll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges, build strong relationships, and contribute to projects that make a real difference to the lives of residents and communities.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding workload, combining project management, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination, site inspections, and risk management. No two days are the same

What your day will look like, but are not limited to:

- Managing the end-to-end delivery of capital works projects.
- Developing project scopes, specifications, budgets, schedules, and procurement documentation.
- Coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Monitoring project finances and preparing reports for management.
- Identifying and managing project risks.
- Conducting site inspections and supporting project delivery across remote communities.
- Building project management capability across Council teams.

The Ideal Candidate Profile





We are looking for a proactive and results-driven project professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering quality infrastructure outcomes for regional and remote communities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing projects from planning through to completion, with a strong understanding of project management principles, budgeting, procurement, contractor management, and risk management

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience managing projects from planning through to completion, with the ability to deliver outcomes safely, on time, and within budget
- Strong project management skills, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, risk management, and reporting
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and adapt to changing operational requirements
- Relevant qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline will be highly regarded
- A genuine commitment to supporting regional and remote communities through the successful delivery of impactful infrastructure projects

Other Requirements

- Criminal History Check (recent, within 3 months).
- A current Working with Children’s Card (Ochre Card).
- A current unrestricted Drivers Licence.

How to apply

If this sounds like you - we would love to hear from you! SCROLL DOWN or VISIT OUR WEBSITE - Careers - Victoria Daly Regional Council

Applications Closes: - 2nd September 2026.

Connection - Sustainability - Accountability - Collaboration To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted through our website and address the selection criteria. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

📌 Project Officer (Katherine)
🏢 Victoria Daly Regional Council
📍 Katherine