Senior Project Officer

1 day ago

Tennant Creek Northern Territory, Australia Northern Territory Government Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Technical 4 - Remuneration Package Range $105,967 - $115,952

Tennant Creek Civil Project Delivery

Tennant Creek

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Manage the development and delivery of the routine maintenance program for roads and transport assets in the Barkly Region. Provide contract administration and site supervision of civil maintenance activities and monitor contract performance. Provide support to other areas in the civil section as required.

About you:

  • Have a background in road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Good knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques
  • Well-developed information technology skills
  • Have a current driver licence
  • Not essential but a Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision and/or Government Procurement would be highly desirable

The Benefits:

  • Attractive salary package
  • 12% superannuation
  • 6 weeks recreation leave
  • 3 weeks personal leave
  • Up to $1,724 annual leave loading
  • Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities
  • Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government.
  • Accommodation support
  • Regional electricity subsidy
  • Relocation assistance may be negotiated
  • Special study leave provisions
  • Assistance with airfares to Darwin or Alice Springs - fares out of an isolated locality (FOIL)
  • Accommodation allowance in conjunction with FOILs

To learn more about general employment conditions, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website.

Lifestyle and Community:

An authentic outback town with one main street and local stores, Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine and is known as the Territory's "Golden Heart". The area around Tennant Creek is referred to as the Barkly Region.

Home to a population of 3,000 people, Tennant Creek has a real outback town feel. Its calendar is packed with events such as the Desert Harmony Festival and the annual Tennant Creek show, as well as horse racing, rodeos, sports and live music.

With its laid-back lifestyle, welcoming spirit, and rich cultural heritage, Tennant Creek offers a unique place to live, work, and connect.

Check out the NT Regional Living guide for more information
NT Regional living guides | Join the Territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Sally O'Callaghan on or

Quote vacancy number:
11333

Closing date:
05/10/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit

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