Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Enterprise Project Services – Transport
Operations and Corporate Services
Job title Senior Project Administrator Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 11349 RTF Closing 30/10/2025
Contact officer Craig Catchlove on or
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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
Provide high level project and contract administration advice, services and support to Project Managers, Project Administrators,
and client agencies to support and achieve the delivery of Government's Civil and Infrastructure programs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level advice and support to Regional Director, Project Managers and Project Administrators to ensure that projects
and contracts are compliant with business processes and accountabilities.
1. Provide all data recording, documentation and record keeping services related to Capital Works Projects, Minor New Works,
Repairs and Maintenance, Consultancy and Recoverable Works Projects across Infrastructure, Civil and Housing business units
within the Region.
1. Process and monitor the financial administration of projects and contracts to ensure cash flow and expenditure targets are met
and accurately reported on.
1. Provide support, monitoring, and training to the Project and Contract Administration team members and foster a positive
workplace culture through exemplary practices and role modelling behaviour.
1. Establish an excellent working relationship with clients and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on all matters
relating to project administration.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in providing project and contract administration advice and support on Capital Works Projects, Minor New Works,
Repairs and Maintenance, Consultancy and Recoverable Works Projects.
1. Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in order to explain procedures, standards and systems
in a manner suited to the needs of technical and professional staff as well as client agencies and prepare accurate
correspondence.
1. Sound knowledge of project administration, contract administration, procurement, financial management and reporting systems
as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office related software.
1. Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and provide guidance to team members on the job.
2. Demonstrated high-level skills in maintaining data integrity with thoroughness, attention to detail and accuracy.
3. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
4. Ability to work in an autonomous environment and utilise well-refined time management skills in order to meet priorities.
Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of business management and business drivers in a political and economic environment.
Further information
Additional inclusions relevant to this vacancy may include:
* Accommodation support is available.
* Fares Out of Isolated Locality (FOIL) - Assistance with airfares on a regular basis, for themselves and their recognised
dependents, to Darwin or Alice Springs.
* Heavily supported utilities available.
* Household contents insurance premiums subsidy.
* Relocation assistance for employee's negotiable.
* Options for flexible work arrangements.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework which applies to all NTPS employees. CLF 5 outlines
the capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here: Capability Framework NTPS
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