Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Infrastructure Project Delivery, Building Services
Job title Manager Built Infrastructure Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 48019 RTF Closing 07/09/2025
Contact officer Sally O'Callaghan 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
Lead and manage the regional project delivery team and hospital engineering team to deliver Urgent Minor Repairs, Minor New Works
and Capital Works projects to building asset infrastructure in the Barkly Region. Oversee the design, planning and delivery phases through
to successful completion, being accountable in respect of time, cost and quality.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level leadership and resource management to the regional Infrastructure teams and manage staffing, financial and physical
resources of the work units. Exercise the role of the Superintendents Representative on a range of contracts.
1. Lead a small team to deliver Engineering Services at the Tennant Creek Hospital, including 24-hour operational management of critical
building assets essential to the provision of medical services.
3. Provide high-level advice to senior management on the planning and delivery of works programs including status reporting, risk
management, concept design, estimates, stakeholder feedback and construction. This may require travelling to project sites and to
stakeholder meetings; at times in remote locations.
1. Ensure client and key stakeholders are involved in the decision making and are properly informed at all stages of projects, including
events which may affect completion dates, costs or function of the project.
1. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key authorities, councils and stakeholders including other divisions and
regional offices within the Department, other Government agencies and other key authorities, councils and service providers.
1. Provide emergency management support during out of standard working hours to meet the needs of emergencies and critical events.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience in delivering multi disciplined projects on time, budget and to a high quality, with relevant tertiary qualification or
experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.
1. High level knowledge and experience working in the construction and building industry with a sound knowledge of program, project
and contract management and government procurement processes.
1. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team to achieve project outcomes and coordinate human resource functions including
employee relations, performance management, training, and recruitment, all while fostering a positive work environment.
1. High level interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and the ability to effectively consult, collaborate and build
strong professional working relationships with colleagues, external clients, the community and industry representatives.
5. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work under pressure, while managing conflicting deadlines and competing priorities.
1. Advanced information technology knowledge, including the use of word processing and spreadsheet software packages, project
management tools and records management systems.
1. Current Northern Territory Driver's License
Desirable
1. Certificate, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business Management, Change Management or similar
Further information
Additional inclusions relevant to this vacancy may include:
* Accommodation support and relocation assistance may be negotiated.
* Supported utilities including household contents insurance premiums subsidy.
* Assistance with airfares to Darwin or Alice Springs.
* Operational vehicle provided for work purposes and options for flexible work arrangements.
To learn more about general employment conditions, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website. Applicants
should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. The CF outlines the
capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.