Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport and Civil Infrastructure

Job title Project Officer Designation Technical 4

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $95,096 – $104,205 Location Alice Springs

Position number 11068 RTF 355675 Closing 22/09/2026

Contact officer Rob Olzomer on 08 8951 5275 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355675

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans 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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

As a Project Officer, role is to manage the development and delivery of assigned projects in the Alice Springs region. Support other areas in the Transport and Civil Infrastructure Division in the regional office as required.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist the Project Manager to deliver assigned Minor Works, Repairs and Maintenance, and some Capital Works.
2. The ability to drive to and undertake project site supervision and contract management role for a range of civil projects.
3. Undertake asset inspections, record and manage electronic defect collection data.
4. Prepare project proposals, technical reports, estimate of costs,



contract documentation, procurement and contract administration and

supervision to ensure that workmanship and materials comply with current standards, codes and guidelines and all relevant clearances are obtained.
1. Assist with the investigation, development and formulation of the civil maintenance programs for roads and other civil assets in the

region.
1. Provide professional advice to stakeholders, Project Managers, regions and client agencies on all phases of the delivery of Capital

Works and Minor New Works projects.
1. Carry out duties in other areas of the civil section if required including emergency management operations.

Selection criteria

Essential
2. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely

related to the duties of the vacancy.
- Good written and oral communications skills including the ability to prepare, procurement and project management documentation.
- Good knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques and practices, including roads best practice environmental management.
- Well-developed information technology skills including word processing and spreadsheet software as well as project management tools.
- Positive working knowledge of the requirements of the relevant legislationand policies, as applied in the NT as well as a range of

Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and associated Guidelines.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision and/or Government Procurement.

Further information Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability and Leadership Framework (CLF) which applies to all NTPS employees.

CF5 outlines the capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here.

📌 Project Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Alice Springs