Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Strategic Projects
Job title Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Project Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Management Office
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 40854 RTF Closing 16/10/2025
Contact officer Elliott Debnam on or
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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
Support the development and implementation of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) with a focus on governance, business
transformation and effective oversight of key business projects supporting the provision of quality education and training giving every
child the opportunity to engage, grow and achieve.
Context statement
The Strategic Projects branch is responsible for ensuring programs and projects of work are aligned to agency, Northern Territory
Government and Australian Government strategic priorities. Strategic Projects promote and maintain agency program management
standards, ensuring consistent delivery of and reporting on the strategic program by business areas. The division work closely with business
areas, One NTG partners, consultants and business analysts to deliver outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Initiate, plan and deliver complex strategic business program and projects including initiatives arising from Cabinet, ensure their
alignment to outcomes through evaluation practices, and provide progress reporting as required.
1. Provide support to develop and implement consistent agency-wide contemporary best practice and contextually appropriate program
and project management frameworks and methodologies, covering scope management, benefits realisation, stakeholder engagement,
governance, reporting, timeframes, resources, risk and issues and communications.
1. Establish and support agency wide capability development and cultural change to support implementation of the program and project
management framework and methodology.
1. Develop and maintain robust relationships with school representatives, department business areas, vendors and stakeholders to
support achievement of project deliverables in the required timeframe.
1. Provide guidance to business areas developing project proposals and support their engagement with the appropriate governance
bodies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to provide contemporary constructive leadership and support of an achievement focused culture.
2. Extensive experience in supporting the implementation and delivery of complex program and project management unpinned by sound
governance practices.
3. Demonstrated ability to support and drive organisational culture change to introduce new ways of working, including the adoption of
consistent approaches to program and project management.
1. Demonstrated experience across the full lifecycle of complex program and project delivery, from strategic planning and initiation
through execution, monitoring, and closure, underpinned by robust governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and continuous
improvement practices
1. Sound strategic, conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the capacity to research, evaluate and find innovative solutions
relevant to the educational context.
1. Demonstrated high level communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience in developing and maintaining positive
relationships with culturally diverse stakeholders across all levels of an organisation and the ability to negotiate and influence others
toward shared outcomes.
Desirable
1. Relevant qualifications in project management, business analysis and change management.
Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.
📌 Senior Project Manager
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin