Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Built Infrastructure Project Delivery
Job title Project Officer Designation Technical 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,326 - $101,170 Location Alice Springs
Position number 12084 RTF 343904 Closing 06/04/2026
Contact officer Ratheesh Kumar on 08 8951 5371 or
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343904
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
A Project Officer is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of construction projects on the Minor New Works, Repairs
and Maintenance, and Urgent Minor Repair programs for various Northern Territory Government client agencies in the
region. The role provides specialist advice in the building discipline to the department, clients, and project managers.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the development of clients' building programs by developing the scope and cost estimate of future projects
under consideration by clients.
2. Responsible for investigations, project design, procurement and documentation, project administration, and financial
management of projects to meet the client's requirements in relation to time, cost, and quality of work.
3. Ensure projects meet the requirements of the NT Building Act, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards as
applied in the Northern Territory (NT).
4. Assist Project Managers to deliver assigned Capital Works, Minor New Works and Repairs and Maintenance projects in
the region. Undertake building site supervision role for a range of projects including Capital Works projects. This will
include the requirement to drive to offsite locations within the region via sealed and/or unsealed roads.
5. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Work Health and Safety (WHS), Equal Employment Opportunities
(EEO), and environmental guidelines.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate or Diploma in building OR equivalent experience directly relevant to the position.
2. Sound written and oral communications skills including the ability to prepare procurement and project management
documentation.
3. Good level of current knowledge and expertise in the building discipline together with a high level of working knowledge
of the WHS Regulations, NT Building Act, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards as applied in the NT.
4. Well-developed information technology skills including word processing and spreadsheet software as well as project
management solutions and design tools.
5. Good knowledge of building industry, construction and repairs and maintenance management techniques.
6. Current Driver's Licence.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Building Project Management, Government Procurement or similar.
Further information
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability and Leadership Framework (CLF) which applies to all
NTPS employees. CLF 5 outlines the capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here.