Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport Planning

Job title Program Manager Civil Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 08/11/2026

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Palmerston

Position number 34501 RTF 357818 Closing 13/10/2026

Contact Officer Enda Dooley on 08 8999 4491 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357818

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

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

Provide high level professional advice to Senior Management, Regions, Commonwealth agencies and Project Managers on the planning, development, and management of infrastructure programs, including Capital Works, Minor New Works and Repairs and

Maintenance for roads and civil infrastructure across the Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and coordinate infrastructure program funding submissions for Capital Works, Minor New Works and Repairs and

Maintenance Programs for roads and civil infrastructure across the Northern Territory.
1. Provide expert program management advice to Senior Management, Regions, Commonwealth agencies and Project Managers

to ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery of Capital Works, Minor New Works, and Repairs and Maintenance programs.
1.



Monitor program expenditure and negotiate revisions of funding priorities and project substitutions between Commonwealth

agencies and Regions.
1. Lead and manage program delivery and ensure all infrastructure programs comply with relevant policies, standards, and program

requirements through effective program governance, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
1. Provide high quality financial and progress reports to Commonwealth agencies, Regions, Executive Management and Ministers

on Minor Current Works and Repairs and Maintenance Programs for roads and civil infrastructure across the Northern Territory.
1. Foster strong working relationships and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to facilitate successful program

delivery.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound ability to provide high level professional advice to Senior Management, Project Managers and Commonwealth agencies

on the development and management of Infrastructure Programs for roads and civil infrastructure across the Northern Territory.
1. High level Program and Project Management and coordination skills.
2. Ability to accurately analyse and clearly communicate complex and technical issues in plain language for a variety of client,

industry and community stakeholders.
1. Ability to form strong professional working relationships and communicate in a highly skilled manner with colleagues,

external clients, the community and industry representatives.
1. Ability to manage pressure and concurrent tight time frames whilst maintaining flexibility.
2. Ability to be innovative and responsive to the needs of clients and stakeholders in relation to civil asset maintenance and

construction issues. Desirable

1. A degree in Civil Engineering or other tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.
2. Current Northern Territory C Class driver's licence or interstate equivalent.
3. Knowledge of working in commercial environment.

📌 Program Manager Civil (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Palmerston City