Assistant Project Officer Civil/Project Officer Civil

Job description

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

Job title Assistant Project Officer Civil Designation Technical 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,927- $87,579 Location Katherine

Position number 26491 RTF Closing 19/11/2025

Contact officer Justin Pedersen, Maintenance Manager 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

Assist with the development and delivery of Minor New Works and Repairs and Maintenance projects, and some Capital

Works projects, to maintain roads and other civil assets in the Region, ensuring projects are delivered as defined by various

Project Managers and to the satisfaction of clients.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with the investigation, development and formulation of the civil asset acquisition and maintenance programs for

roads and other civil assets in the region.

2. Assist the nominated Project Managers to deliver assigned Minor Works, Repairs and Maintenance, and some Capital

Works civil.

3. Conduct asset inspections and assist with the preparation of project proposals, technical reports, estimate of costs,

contract documentation, procurement, and contract administration/supervision documentation.

4. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental OH and S, EEO and environmental guidelines.

5. Remote travel is a requirement.

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.

1. Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to assist in the preparation of design, procurement, and

project management documentation.

1. Knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques and practices, including roads,

land servicing and hydraulics and best practise environmental management.

4. Good information technology skills including work processing and spreadsheet software as well as project management

and design tools.

1. Working knowledge of the requirements of the relevant legislation and policies, as applied in the NT as well as a range

of Australian Standards, Codes of Practice, and association Guidelines.

6. Current Driver's Licence.

Desirable

1. Certificate IV in Government Procurement.

2. Knowledge of business management and business drivers in a commercial environment.

Approved: September 2025 Executive Director Northern Region

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Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Transport and Civil Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Job title Project Officer Civil Designation Technical 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $89,637 - $98,223 Location Katherine

Position number 26491 RTF Closing 19/11/2025

Contact officer Justin Pedersen, Maintenance Manager Katherine 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

As Project Officer Civil, manage the development and delivery of assigned Minor New Works and Capital Works projects,

to maintain roads and other civil assets in the Katherine Region. Provide high level specialist advice in discipline area of

expertise to management, clients, and other project managers.

Key duties and responsibilities

1 Contribute to the investigation, development and formulation of the civil asset acquisition and maintenance programs

for roads and other civil assets in the region.

2 Undertake asset inspections. Prepare project proposals, technical reports, estimate of costs, contract documentation,

procurement, and contract administration / supervision to ensure that workmanship / materials comply with current

standards, codes and guideline and all relevant clearances are obtained.

3 Supervise and coordinate work delegated to other Technical Officers assigned to particular projects.

4 As Project Manager Civil, deliver assigned Capital Works and Minor New Works projects in the region, ensuring projects

meet the client's requirements in relation to time, cost, and quality in accordance with briefs provided by Client

Departments.

5 Carry out all duties in accordance with Department OH and S, EEO and environmental guidelines.

6 Remote travel is a requirement.

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. High level written and oral communications skills including the ability to prepare design procurement and project

management documentation.

3. Well-developed knowledge of road and civil industry design, construction and maintenance techniques and practices,

including roads, land servicing and hydraulics and best practice environmental management.

4. Well-developed information technology skills including word processing and spreadsheet software as well as project

management and design tools.

5. Well-developed working knowledge of the requirements of the relevant legislation including Control Road Act, Sacred

Sites Act, Work Health Act, and environmental legislation and policies, as applied in the NT as well as a range of Australian

Standards, Codes of Practice, and associated Guidelines.

1. Current Driver's Licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Diploma in Project or Contract Management and / or Construction Management.

2. Sound Knowledge of business management and business drivers in a commercial environment.