Senior Director Transport and Civil Infrastructure

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport and Civil Infrastructure

Job title Senior Director Transport and Civil Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Infrastructure

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Katherine

Position number 11161 RTF Closing 01/12/2025

Contact officer Jessica Powter, Executive Director Northern Region 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

This position provides a critical leadership role in project delivery and management of regional and remote road networks,

aerodromes, barge landings and other transport assets across the Big Rivers Region. This role is key to the Transport and

Civil Infrastructure Division and reports to the Executive Director Northern Region, with a regional report to the General

Manager Transport and Civil Infrastructure. The position will build and maintain relationships with key transport stakeholders

and manage the regional Civil team during emergency management.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the Transport and Civil Services Big Rivers Regional team in the delivery of new capital projects, management of

existing transport infrastructure and contract management.

2. Work with the team and external stakeholders to ensure transport infrastructure in the region remains safe and fit for

purpose and provide advice and guidance on the implementation of policy and system changes that may impact upon

program delivery.

1. Ensure the cost-effective delivery of the transport infrastructure program and management of divisional resources,

including monitoring of operational and personnel budgets in the region.

1. Provide advice to the Chief Executive, General Manager Regions, General Manger Transport and Civil Infrastructure,

Executive Director Northern Region and other relevant Departmental managers, industry, and the public in relation to

transport and civil matters relating to the Big Rivers Region.

1. Manage public stakeholder interface/public consultation for the region, build relationships with key local stakeholders

and work in partnership with Transport Planning teams to develop regional specific placed based infrastructure plans.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated high level leadership skills with ability to build, motivate and lead a high performing team by influencing

and managing resources.

2. Tertiary qualifications in Civil Construction/Project and Contract Management or Business Management.

3. Extensive experience in the civil industry, delivery and management of transport infrastructure capital projects and

contract management, to meet strategic regional outcomes.

4. Executive level spoken and written communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, including the ability for public

speaking, presentation and media skills and a proven ability to develop high level correspondence such as ministerials,

briefings, reports, position, and discussion papers.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the differing requirements, cultural values, economic situations, and political sensitivities of

stakeholders, including industry groups, Indigenous communities, road users and landholders.

1. A current driver's licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. A degree in Civil engineering.

2. Knowledge of relevant Northern Territory legislation and policy.

3. Experience in emergency and disaster management.

Further information

Professional development and relocation assistance for employees is negotiable.

Approved: 26th September 2024 Jessica Powter Executive Director, Northern Region

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Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport and Civil Infrastructure

Job title Regional Director Transport and Civil Designation Senior Professional Officer 2

Services

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Katherine

Position number 11161 RTF Closing 30/11/2025

Contact officer Jessica Powter, Executive Director Northern Region 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

This position provides a critical leadership role in project delivery and management of regional and remote road networks,

aerodromes, barge landings and other transport assets across the Big Rivers Region. This role is key to the Transport and

Civil Infrastructure Division and reports to the Executive Director Northern Region, with a regional report to the General

Manager Transport and Civil Infrastructure. The position will build and maintain relationships with key transport stakeholders

and manage the regional Civil team during emergency management.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the Transport and Civil Services Big Rivers Regional team in the delivery of new capital projects, management of

existing transport infrastructure and contract management.

2. Work with the team and external stakeholders to ensure transport infrastructure in the region remains safe and fit for

purpose and provide advice and guidance on the implementation of policy and system changes that may impact upon

program delivery.

1. Ensure the cost-effective delivery of the transport infrastructure program and management of divisional resources,

including monitoring of operational and personnel budgets in the region.

1. Provide advice to the Chief Executive, General Manager Regions, General Manger Transport and Civil Infrastructure,

Executive Director Northern Region and other relevant Departmental managers, industry, and the public in relation to

transport and civil matters relating to the Big Rivers Region.

1. Manage public stakeholder interface/public consultation for the region, build relationships with key local stakeholders

and work in partnership with Transport Planning teams to develop regional specific placed based infrastructure plans.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A degree in engineering.

2. Extensive experience in the delivery and management of transport infrastructure and contract management, to meet

strategic outcomes.

3. Demonstrated high level leadership skills with ability to build, motivate and lead a high performing team by influencing

and managing resources.

4. Executive level spoken and written communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, including the ability for public

speaking, presentation and media skills and a proven ability to develop high level correspondence such as ministerials,

briefings, reports, position, and discussion papers.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the differing requirements, cultural values, economic situations, and political sensitivities of

stakeholders, including industry groups, Indigenous communities, road users and landholders.

1. A current driver's licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in Building/Civil Construction/Project Management or Business Management.

2. Knowledge of relevant Northern Territory legislation and policy.

3. Experience in the management of a regional office and emergency management.

Further information

Professional development and relocation assistance for employees is negotiable.