Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Land Servicing - Housing and Land Servicing
Job title Senior Project Manager Designation Technical 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,421 - $126,079 Location Darwin
Position number 50742 RTF 358567 Closing 19/11/2026
Contact officer James.Li on 08 8924 7555 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358567

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 program management and leadership for the delivery of assigned Capital Works and Minor New Works projects to ensure
project objectives are achieved.

Context statement
The Land Servicing unit is responsible for program management, design and construction of subdivisions, land servicing
infrastructure, including trunk infrastructure, across the Northern Territory. The unit delivers projects of varying size and
complexity to either develop land or adequately service it for future development.



Projects delivered are diverse and generally
include all essential service disciplines including roads, drainage, water, power, sewerage, and communications etc.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manages all phases of investigation, design, construction, project and contract management on assigned projects, stakeholder

engagement, including attending project sites and meeting with stakeholders.
2. Provide high-level leadership to project teams to deliver assigned projects on budget, time, and meeting quality targets, in

compliance with environmental and safety standards.
3. Establish and direct administration of contracts, ensuring compliance and provide regular reporting of project status.
4. Build and maintain professional working relationships with stakeholders. Assess and manage resources to deliver project

outcomes.
5. Ensure projects meet the requirements of the NT Building Act, Construction Code and Australian Standards.
6. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunities,

environmental guidelines, and other Departmental policies.

Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Diploma in civil construction or equivalent experience directly relevant to the position.
2. Significant current technical knowledge and extensive experience in delivering various civil-oriented disciplines, i.e. roads,

drainage, water and sewer mains, sewer pump stations, electrical (HV and LV) and street lighting, in a client focussed and cross-
cultural environment.

3. Extensive knowledge and experience in the planning and management of projects in the construction industry with an
emphasis on land development.

4. Well-developed skills and knowledge of scheduling, evaluation and reporting, and the use of IT systems and software.
5. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, understanding factors that may affect program

outcomes for client agencies, ensuring briefs are understood and match requirements.
6. High-level oral and written communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence, exercise discretion,

initiative, and confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, meet deadlines, and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, with the ability to be

flexible and manage pressure in a changing workplace.
8. Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in procurement, contract conditions, supervision of contracts, applicable

legislation, administration, and authority handover requirements.
9. Current Drivers licence, or ability to obtain.
10. Northern Territory Construction Induction (White Card).

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