Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Building Compliance Unit, Maintenance Logistics Branch Job title Senior Manager Buildings Designation Technical 6

Job type
Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 14/12/2026 Salary $120,421
- $126,079 Location Palmerston Position number 31879 RTF 357564 Closing 18/10/2026 Contact officer Simon Anderson, Manager Building Compliance Unit on 08 8999 4633 or [email protected] About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/homepage Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357564 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 The Senior Project Manager role is responsible for leading and managing a team assigned to Minor Works, Maintenance and Specific Maintenance projects for the Building Compliance Unit across the whole Northern Territory (NT) region, as well as providing high level technical and project management advice and assistance in relation to projects and contracts being managed.



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. Review and address certification issues on Northern Territory Government (NTG) assets. 2. Manage trade-based program delivery and direct the administration of contracts to ensure compliance with Departmental policies, procedures, NTG legislation and construction standards. 3. Provide high level advice and assistance on program and project related matters including establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 4. Provide regular scheduled and ad hoc reporting of project status to management and clients. 5. Ensure projects meet the requirements of the NT *Building Act 1993*, Construction Code and Australian Standards as applied in the NT. 6. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and environmental guidelines. Selection criteria Essential 1. A tertiary qualification or other trade related to the position’s area of specialisation (building) or equivalent experience directly relevant to the position. 2. High level current technical knowledge and extensive experience in the area of specialisation (building)



and best practice environmental management, with relevance to the NT, in a client focussed and cross-cultural environment. 3. Well-developed information technology knowledge, including the use of word processing and spreadsheet software packages, project and records management tools and relevant mainframe applications and systems. 4. Demonstrate ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, understanding factors that may impact on program outcomes for agencies and ensuring functional briefs are understood and match requirements. 5. High level oral and written communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills with ability to exercise discretion, initiative and confidentiality. 6. High level working knowledge of the requirements of the NT *Building Act 1993,
* National Construction Code and Australian Standards as applied in the NT, with sound knowledge of risk management and total asset management techniques, facilities management, quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies. 7. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate a team, with ability to be adaptable, manage pressure and change, while meeting deadlines. 8. Extensive relevant experience and knowledge in procurement, contract conditions, interpretation of legislation and administration and supervision of contracts. Desirable 1. Diploma in Project Management or similar. Further information The incumbent of this position will require a NT driver licence, PF166 Criminal History check, a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and a General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card) (NT).

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