Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Housing Program Office
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 31107 RTF 356376 Closing 03/11/2026
Contact officer Raquel Timney on 08 8999 3990 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/ | https://ourfuture.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356376
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 assigned Capital Works and Minor New Works, and ensure projects are delivered to achieve
the objectives across the Region.
Context statement
The Housing and Land Servicing Office is responsible for delivering a 10-year remote housing program across 73 remote communities
that will deliver new houses and additional living spaces with a focus on local decision-making significant inroads to improving the living
conditions of remote Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide oversight and advice to ensure contractual compliance across a portfolio of housing delivery projects within the Northern

Territory.
2. Monitor, review and report on the performance of allocated contracts in line with contractual obligations and agency reporting

requirements.
3. Undertake site inspections at critical project milestones and hold points to verify compliance with legislative, contractual and quality

standards, including travel to remote locations as required.
4. Analyse project and performance data to prepare reports and provide timely advice and recommendations to internal and external

stakeholders on progress, risks and issues.
5. Manage and maintain accurate project records in MyProjects and AIS to support effective reporting and governance across multiple

projects.
6. Support financial management activities, including monitoring project cash flows and assisting with financial acquittals.
7. Perform all duties in accordance with departmental Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and environmental

policies and guidelines.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of the Construction Code,



including the ability to read, interpret and apply contractual clauses, supported by practical

experience in the construction industry or in managing similar maintenance contracts.
2. Well-developed knowledge and experience in procurement, and project and contract management, with sound knowledge of Work

Health and Safety, legislation, policies and procedures.
3. Proven experience in planning and managing building or repairs and maintenance projects, including strong capability in reporting and

the effective use of information technology systems to support project delivery and governance.
4. Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and influence effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external

stakeholders, including contractors and service providers.
5. Ability to identify and analyse factors that impact project outcomes, ensure functional briefs are clearly understood and aligned to

requirements, and manage risk to support successful delivery.
6. Demonstrated capacity to apply practical and flexible approaches to problem solving, work proactively under pressure, manage change,

exercise initiative and judgement, and consistently meet competing deadlines.
7. Current NT Drivers licence or ability to obtain and ability to travel by 4WD and in small aircraft.
Desirable
1. Qualification in Project Management, procurement, business administration or similar.

Approved: July 2026 Ryan Coppola, General Manager Housing Program Office

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Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Housing Program Office
Job title Project Officer Designation Technical 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,096 - $104,205 Location Darwin
Position number 31107 RTF 356376 Closing
Contact officer Raquel Timney on 08 8999 3990 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/ | https://ourfuture.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356376
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 assigned Capital Works and Minor New Works, and ensure projects are delivered to achieve
the objectives across the Region.
Context statement
The Housing and Land Servicing Office is responsible for delivering a 10-year remote housing program across 73 remote communities
that will deliver new houses and additional living spaces with a focus on local decision-making significant inroads to improving the living
conditions of remote Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide oversight and input to contractual compliance for a range of housing project contracts across the NT.
2. Provide reports and updates on all allocated contracts according to contractual and agency requirements.
3. Develop and carry out a regime of inspections to ensure all projects across the region are visited at critical hold points and milestones,

and all legislative and contractual obligations are met. This will include the requirement to fly and/or drive to remote site inspections
and meetings with stakeholders.

4. Analyse data, produce reports and provide advice and recommendations on progress and other reports required by stakeholders.
5. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunities and environmental

guidelines.
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.
2. Well-developed technical knowledge and extensive experience in the Construction Code, together with sound knowledge of building

design, the construction industry and repairs and maintenance management techniques.
3. Well-developed knowledge and experience in procurement, and project and contract management, with sound knowledge of Work

Health and Safety, legislation, policies and procedures.
4. Sound knowledge of planning and experience in the management of building projects, together with well-developed reporting and

Information Technology systems knowledge.
5. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders.
6. Understanding factors that may impact on project outcomes for agencies and ensuring functional briefs are understood and match

requirements.
7. Ability to apply effective, practical approaches to issues, analyse risk and be pro-active, adaptable, manage pressure and change, exercise

initiative, and meet deadlines.
8. Current NT Drivers licence or ability to obtain and ability to travel by 4WD and in small aircraft.
Desirable
1. Qualification in Project Management, procurement, business administration or similar.

📌 Project Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin