Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Housing and Land Servicing, Land Servicing

Infrastructure Remote
Job title Senior Project Engineer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin
Position number 41508 RTF 360064 Closing 30/11/2026
Contact Officer Joel Tinley on 08 8996 5087 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360064

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 high level design and project management services for the delivery of land and related infrastructure across the Northern
Territory.
Context Statement
The Housing Program Office is responsible for delivering a 10 year remote housing program, Our Community. Our Future. Our
Homes. across 73 remote communities that will deliver new houses and additional living spaces with a focus on local decision
making.



An additional $432 million has been committed over 8 years to prepare land servicing and essential services to support
future housing works. The Housing Program Office is also responsible for property management services 10,000+ urban and
remote public houses.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work in partnership with stakeholders to maximise the outcome of programs / projects including conducting regular review

meetings with stakeholders and negotiating solutions to maximise project and overall program delivery.
2. Design document and manage complex land release infrastructure projects including the preparation of implementation

plans; leading tender assessments and debriefings; manage financial, contract and specification performance of programs and
assess / evaluate capacity issues affecting program planning / delivery and provide expert advice.

3. Act as the Superintendent’s Nominee as required and undertake engineering inspection of works throughout construction to
verify conformance and Practical Completion.

4. Draft/contribute to the preparation of high-level documentation and reports.
5. Contribute to a culture of responsiveness and achievement with a focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of





client focused services contributing innovative ideas and solutions to all aspects of departmental business.
6. Participate in a cross-organisational committees; attend public consultation forums.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline by a recognised Australian Institution or international equivalent.
2. Proven experience in the provision of engineering services / advice in land development or related environment.
3. Well-developed knowledge of contemporary trends / challenges in the delivery of land servicing, complex Capital Works

programmes; technical and engineering principles, legislation, standards and practices relating to infrastructure.
4. Proven experience in project / financial and resource management preferably in construction and land servicing.
5. A high level of cooperative skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a

diverse range of stakeholders and engage effectively across cultures.
6. Well-developed written and oral communication skills with proven ability to preparing quality construction documentation

including drawing sets / reports.
7. A current NT ‘C’ class driver’s licence or equivalent, physically able to drive 4x4 vehicles for long distances, travel by various

means including by light aircraft, and preparedness to work for short periods in remote communities.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or related discipline.
2. Proven experience in the abilities to use industry standard computer aided design software.

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