Job description

Agency Departure of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Infrastructure, Investments and Contracts

Logistics

Job title Senior Project Officer Infrastructure Designation Technical 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $89,637 - $98,223 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 12105 RTF 306599 Closing 04/11/2024

Contact officer Karl Micek, Manager Infrastructure Projects on 08 8951 5560 or karl.micek@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306599

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

The Senior 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 client agencies in the region. Provide specialist advice in the building discipline

area to management, clients, and other 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 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.

5. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental WHS, EEO and environmental guidelines.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely

related to the duties of the vacancy.

2. Demonstrable sound written and oral communications skills including the ability to prepare design, procurement, and project

management documentation.

3. Demonstrable 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. Demonstrable well-developed information technology skills including word processing and spreadsheet software as well as project

management and design tools.

5. Proven knowledge of building industry design, construction and repairs and maintenance management techniques.

6. Demonstrable ability to manage construction projects of various scope and budget.

7. Current NT Driver’s Licence.

8. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Certificate IV in Building Project Management, Government Procurement or similar.

2. 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.
• Fares Out of Isolated Locality (FOIL) - Assistance with airfares on a regular basis, for themselves and their recognised dependants,

to Darwin or Alice Springs.

• Heavily supported utilities.
• Household contents insurance premiums subsidy.
• Operational vehicle provided for work purposes.
• Relocation assistance for employees negotiable.
• Options for flexible work arrangements.

Learn more about general employment conditions, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment. Applicants should

familiarise themselves with the Capability Framework – NT Public Sector which applies to all NTPS employees. CF 5 outlines the

capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.