Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport Planning
Job title Director Program Development Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Palmerston
Position number 11595 RTF Closing 01/02/2026
Contact officer Chandan Kalase on or
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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
Lead the multidisciplinary Program Development Unit to create and manage road and transport asset programs across capital
works, minor new works and repairs and maintenance. This includes provision of specialist advice, management of transport
assets, providing cost estimating services for the Department and engagement with stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and manage roads and transport asset programs including bid development, coordination of planning activities
and project approvals, stakeholder engagement, program management through the delivery phase and program acquittal
and close out.
1. Provide high level, specialist advice and recommendations to program managers, Executive Directors and project teams
in the development of road and transport infrastructure programs across the Territory.
1. Manage the condition and functionality of transport assets (including public transport facilities, barge landings,
aerodromes, boat ramps, railway stations) incorporating capital works, minor new works and repairs and maintenance
programs to enable the delivery of a safe, effective and environmentally responsible transport system.
1. Manage and maintain asset information systems and data across all roads and transport assets to support effective
infrastructure planning, delivery, and compliance reporting.
1. Manage funding allocations and financial oversight for roads and transport asset programs, including support of financial
reporting and audit requirements to meet Northern Territory and Australian Government obligations.
1. Prepare and develop submissions, complex project briefs and proposals to the Northern Territory Government and
Australian Government for programming, funding and financial management oversight associated with all works type
programs.
1. Prepare cabinet submissions, ministerial advice and briefing papers on road network and transport asset development,
strategic planning and policy initiatives.
1. Lead governance processes for the management of road programs and transport assets with Northern Territory
Government and Australian Government stakeholders.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to provide high level strategic and specialist professional advice in transport planning, program
development and management.
2. Understanding of program management techniques to maximise organisational outcomes with respect to budget, quality,
time, design standards and procurement.
3. High level leadership and management skills and experience in leading a multidisciplinary unit.
4. High level oral and written communication skills including public speaking, presentation and media skills with a proven
ability to develop complex reports, submissions and ministerial and cabinet correspondence.
5. Extensive knowledge of civil, hydraulic and road works design and construction processes and techniques.
6. Sound knowledge of the values and competing interests of landholders, industry groups, Indigenous communities, road
users and stakeholders.
Desirable
1. A degree in Civil, Traffic, or Transport Engineering, or another relevant field, with postgraduate qualifications in
Engineering, Project Management, or Business Management considered desirable.