Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993 (Including salary $136,380 - $152,357)
Infrastructure NT - Enabling Infrastructure
Darwin, Northern Territory
Several ongoing full time vacancies are available based only in Darwin

The Northern Territory Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (DLI) works with industry, community and government to deliver safe, efficient and future-focused infrastructure that supports economic growth and stronger communities.

Infrastructure NT leads the Territory's strategic infrastructure planning and development, aligning infrastructure investment with economic and population growth while delivering nationally significant projects.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Darwin Region Water Supply Program and contribute to the development of the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project, a nationally significant initiative that will help secure the future water needs of the Darwin region.

As the Manager Projects - Engineering, you will provide project leadership for assigned projects, delivering high-level technical engineering advice and ensuring project outcomes meet time, cost and quality expectations. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will manage projects through planning, investigations, concept development, design, procurement and pre-construction phases while helping solve complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level engineering and project management advice for complex major infrastructure projects.

Lead project planning, investigations, design development, procurement and pre-construction activities.

Manage project delivery across time, cost, quality and risk requirements.

Coordinate and advise on technical,



environmental, cultural, land tenure and approval interfaces.

Develop and maintain solid stakeholder relationships across government, industry and specialist consultants.

Contribute to innovative solutions that support best-practice infrastructure planning and development.

About You

You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in civil infrastructure project delivery and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

You will bring:

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with registration or eligibility for registration as an Engineer.

Extensive experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects across planning, design, procurement and construction phases.

Demonstrated project, contract and procurement management capability within complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and deliver quality outcomes.

Experience in water infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on one of the Northern Territory's most significant infrastructure programs.

Ongoing employment and competitive remuneration.

Exposure to complex, career-defining engineering projects.





A collaborative and professional environment focused on innovation and infrastructure excellence.

Lifestyle and Community

Darwin offers an exceptional lifestyle where professional opportunities meet outdoor adventure. Enjoy a tropical climate, vibrant multicultural community, world-class fishing, stunning national parks and easy access to some of Australia's most iconic natural landscapes, all while contributing to projects that will shape the Territory's future.

The Department of Infrastructure and Logistics works with community, industry and government to deliver efficient, safe and agile logistics and infrastructure for Territorians. We design and deliver the services and projects that keep the Territory connected, safe and growing.

We manage roads, transport, housing, government assets, logistics and safety services that support economic growth and strong communities. We also provide essential functions including transport regulation, vehicle registration, marine and road safety. Our work spans long-term planning, major project delivery and fit-for-purpose infrastructure across the NT.

The Department of Infrastructure and Logistics works with community, industry and government to deliver efficient, secure and agile logistics and infrastructure for Territorians. We design and deliver the services and projects that keep the Territory connected, safe and growing.

We manage roads, transport, housing, government assets, logistics and safety services that support economic growth and strong communities. We also provide essential functions including transport regulation, vehicle registration, marine and road safety. Our work spans long-term planning, major project delivery and fit-for-purpose infrastructure across the NT.

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📌 Manager Projects - Engineering (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Melbourne