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

Job title Assistant Project Officer Designation Technical 3

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $84,795 - $92,912 Location Katherine

Position number 27905 RTF 355219 Closing 22/09/2026

Contact Officer Vikrant Jagarlamudi, Manger Civil Delivery Capital Works on 08 8973 8669 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355219

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

Assist with the development and delivery of Minor New Works and Repairs and Maintenance projects, and some Capital Works projects,

to maintain roads and other civil assets in the Region, ensuring projects are delivered as defined by various Project Managers and to the satisfaction of clients.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with the investigation,



development and formulation of the civil asset acquisition and maintenance programs for roads and other

civil assets in the region.
- Assist the nominated Project Managers to deliver assigned Minor Works, Repairs and Maintenance, and some Capital Works civil.
- Conduct asset inspections and assist with the preparation of project proposals, technical reports, estimate of costs, contract documentation, procurement, and contract administration/supervision documentation.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, and environmental guidelines.
- Remote travel is a requirement.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. 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.
1. Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to assist in the preparation of design, procurement, and project

management documentation.
1. Knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques and practices, including roads, land servicing

and hydraulics and best practise environmental management.
- Good information technology skills including work processing and spreadsheet software as well as project management and design tools.

1. Working knowledge of the requirements of the relevant legislation and policies, as applied in the NT as well as a range of Australian

Standards, Codes of Practice and association Guidelines.
- Current Driver’s Licence.

Desirable

1. Certificate IV in Government Procurement.
2. Knowledge of business management and business drivers in a commercial setting.

📌 Assistant Project Officer (Katherine)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Katherine