Project Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Housing Land Servicing

Job title Project Manager Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Katherine

Position number 46642 RTF Closing 28/09/2025

Contact officer Melissa Amarant on or

About the agency

Apply online

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

Responsible for developing and implementing housing construction projects across multiple remote communities across the Big

Rivers Region with the positions based in Katherine.

Context statement

The Housing Program Office is responsible for delivering a 10-year remote housing program, Our Community. Our Future. Our

Homes. Across 73 remote communities that will deliver new houses and additional living spaces with a focus on local decision-

making. An additional $432 million has been committed over 8 years to prepare land servicing and essential services to support

future housing works. When combined with Australian Government funding, the joint investment of $2.1 billion will make

significant inroads to improving the living conditions of remote Territorians.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Plan and develop the delivery of new and extended housing in remote communities, including planning, pre-construction

through to construction delivery and handover.

2. Undertake inspections, collate information and reports to support the contract Superintendent to ensure compliance with

contract performance and conditions.

1. Visit construction sites, liaise with contractors and other stakeholders to monitor and report on progress of housing

construction projects ensuring delivery is timely, within budget and of high quality.

1. Regularly update relevant data and reporting systems and ensuring a high standard of accuracy is maintained.

2. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with contractors and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience and knowledge in a field of construction, contract management or project management.

2. Understanding of the building industry in the Northern Territory, preferably in a remote context, with demonstrated

experience project managing construction projects.

3. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to communicate technical information in plain

English.

4. Ability to positively engage with stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner.

5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks to achieve multiple outcomes

simultaneously, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and promote the objectives of the program.

6. Demonstrated ability to respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement and professional

development.

7. A current NT driver's licence or equivalent, and physical ability to drive 4x4 vehicles for long distances, travel by various means

including by light aircraft, and preparedness to work for short periods in remote communities.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in Project Management.

Approved: September 2025 Jenny Henwood, Executive Director Housing and Delivery

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Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Housing Land Servicing

Job title Project Manager Designation Technical 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $101,083 - $110,043 Location Katherine

Position number 46642 RTF Closing 28/09/2025

Contact officer Melissa Amarant on or

About the agency

Apply online

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

Responsible for developing and implementing housing construction projects across multiple remote communities across the

Big Rivers Region with the positions based in Katherine.

Context statement

The Housing Program Office is responsible for delivering a 10-year remote housing program, Our Community. Our Future.

Our Homes. Across 73 remote communities that will deliver new houses and additional living spaces with a focus on local

decision making. An additional $432 million has been committed over 8 years to prepare land servicing and essential services

to support future housing works. When combined with Australian Government funding, the joint investment of $2.1 billion

will make significant inroads to improving the living conditions of remote Territorians.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Plan and develop the delivery of new and extended housing in remote communities, including planning, pre-construction

through to construction delivery and handover.

2. Undertake inspections, collate information and reports to support the contract Superintendent to ensure compliance

with contract performance and conditions.

1. Visit construction sites, liaise with contractors and other stakeholders to monitor and report on progress of housing

construction projects ensuring delivery is timely, within budget and of high quality.

1. Regularly update relevant data and reporting systems and ensuring a high standard of accuracy is maintained.

2. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with contractors and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.

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. Understanding of the building industry in the Northern Territory, preferably in a remote context, with demonstrated

experience project managing construction projects.

1. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to communicate technical information in plain

English.

4. Ability to positively engage with stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner.

5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks to achieve multiple outcomes

simultaneously, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and promote the objectives of the program.

6. Demonstrated ability to respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement and professional

development.

7. A current NT driver's licence or equivalent, and physical ability to drive 4x4 vehicles for long distances, travel by various

means including by light aircraft, and preparedness to work for short periods in remote communities.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in Project Management.