Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Infrastructure Maintenance

Job title Project Manager – Electrical Designation Technical 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 11/01/2027

Salary $107,238 - $116,744 Location Palmerston

Position number 29544 RTF 355460 Closing 12/10/2026

Contact officer Grant Smith, Senior Project Manager on 08 8946 5065 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355460
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
The role is responsible for delivery of the NT Government urgent repairs and cyclical maintenance program; including managing period
and panel contracts related to the position’s area of specialisation for maintaining building assets on behalf of agencies. Additionally, the
role delivers a range of assigned capital and maintenance projects for Northern Territory Government agencies within their area of




expertise and provides technical advice and assistance in relation to projects across the Territory.

Context statement
The Infrastructure Maintenance branch is responsible for emergency and disaster management response for built infrastructure in the
northern region and supporting regional offices to deliver infrastructure works and asset maintenance.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage all phases of allocated trade-based project delivery and contract management and provide high-level assistance and advice

on project and contract related matters. Driving to project sites and meeting with stakeholders will be required.
2. Recommend, implement, and administer appropriate construction contracts and provide regular reporting of project status.
3. Assess resources/skills needed for the delivery of projects and build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships.
4. Ensure projects meet the requirements of the Building Act 1993, National Construction Code and Australian Standards as applied in

the Northern Territory (NT).
5. Carry out all duties in accordance with departmental Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, and environmental

guidelines.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A trade qualification related to the position’s area of specialisation (Electrical) or substantial experience directly relevant to the position.
2.



High-level demonstrated experience in installation and maintenance of fire systems, communications networking systems including

building security and access control systems and associated equipment.
3. Robust current technical knowledge and extensive experience in the National Construction Code, and relevant Australian Standards.
4. Substantial knowledge and experience in building project and contract management, including assessing and managing human and

financial resources, with broad knowledge and experience in procurement, contract conditions and interpretation of legislation.
5. Knowledge of project reporting and processes in planning, implementing and evaluating projects, with well-developed information

technology knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office based software, project management tools and mainframe systems.
6. Good understanding of factors that may impact on project outcomes for the relevant agency and ability to ensure functional briefs are

understood and match agency requirements.
7. Effective oral and written communication and negotiation and problem-solving ability relating to the delivery of infrastructure projects

in a client focussed, cross-cultural environment.
8. Ability to manage pressure and change, analyse risk, apply discretion, initiative, confidentiality and adaptability, and meet deadlines.
9. Current NT Drivers licence or ability to quickly obtain.

Desirable
1. A current “A” grade Electrical Mechanics licence issued by the NT WorkSafe, or ability to obtain the licence.

Further information
The position will require a National Criminal History check, an Ochre Card and a White Card (NT).

📌 Project Manager – Electrical (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Palmerston City