Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Built Infrastructure, Alice Springs

Job title Project Manager Designation Technical 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $107,238 - $116,744 Location Alice Springs

Position number 60260032 RTF 358818 Closing 29/10/2026

Contact officer Karl Micek, Program Manager on 08 8951 5560 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358818

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 the Project Manager Infrastructure - Maintenance, manage the delivery of a wide range of projects on the Northern Territory

Government’s (NTG) Repairs and Maintenance, and Urgent Minor Repair programs for various Government client agencies in the region.

Provide specialist advice in the building discipline area to support management, clients, and other project managers.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Responsible for managing the NTG asset maintenance contracts ensuring compliance with Departmental policies, procedures and

Northern Territory Government legislation and construction standards.





- Responsible for investigations and contract management of Repairs and Maintenance and Urgent Minor Repair projects to ensure delivery aligns with client requirements for time, budget, and quality.
- Ensure projects and contracts comply with the NT Building Act, Building Code of Australia, and relevant Australian Standards applicable in the NT.
- Travel (including solo driving) to remote project locations to oversee project delivery.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Work Health and Safety (WHS), Equal Employment Prospect (EEO), and environmental guidelines.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Relevant trade qualification or Diploma in Building or other relevant experience in technical work closely aligned with the duties of this role.
- High- level communication skills with ability to effectively communicate complex and technical issues.
- Practical knowledge and experience in the building industry construction, repairs and maintenance management techniques.
- Ability to prepare documentation for procurement, specific maintenance projects and contract management.
- Knowledge and experience in project and maintenance management, including an understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS)

requirements, the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, and relevant state or territory legislation such as the NT Building

Act, or equivalent.

- Competent information technology skills including, including Microsoft Office software as well as project management tools.
- Well-developed cross-cultural skills with ability to effectively collaborate and build strong working relationships.
- Current Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain one.

Desirable

- Diploma in Building Project Management, Government Contract Management or similar.

Further information

Additional inclusions may include further information that is relevant to the vacancy, for example, criminal history checks, flexibility in starting dates, requirements for travel, etc.

📌 Project Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Alice Springs