Senior Project Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Tennant Creek Hospital, Engineering Services

Job title Senior Project Manager Designation Technical 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,509 - $118,842 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 3453 RTF Closing 06/10/2025

Contact officer Karl Micek, Manager Infrastructure on or

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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

Provide a high level of leadership and management to the Engineering Services team to deliver the repairs and maintenance program and

any assigned minor works and capital works projects to the Tennant Creek Hospital, as well as associated health facilities across the Barkly

Region. Delivery of services includes the 24-hour operational management of critical building assets and their electrical, hydraulic and

mechanical engineering systems essential to the provision of medical services.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high level leadership and management to the Engineering Services Team and manage the program and project delivery at the

Tennant Creek Hospital and other associated health facilities across the Barkly Region.

2. Manage all phases of client project delivery, including all internal and external stakeholder reporting requirements. This includes

traveling to project sites and conducting relevant stakeholder and contractor meetings and establishing and maintaining excellent

working relationships and communicating effectively.

1. Direct the establishment and administration of contracts to ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and Northern

Territory Government legislation and construction standards are maintained.

1. Undertake the role of Superintendent's Representative on a variety of client agency projects, responsible to the Superintendent and

provide regular reporting of program and project status.

1. Provide project leadership to Project Management staff, ensuring client project requirements are delivered successfully and meet

budget, time and quality targets.

1. Ensure the client is involved in key decision making and is fully informed at all stages of projects, including events which may affect

completion dates, costs or function of the facility/project.

1. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental WHS, EEO and environmental guidelines.
   
   Selection criteria
   
   Essential
2. Tertiary qualification or other trade qualification related to this position's area of specialisation, or equivalent experience directly

relevant to the position.

2. Demonstrated high-level ability to lead, manage, advise and motivate a diverse group of multi-discipline teams on technical and para-

professional matters, with ability to be flexible, manage pressure and change, and meet deadlines.

3. Well-developed skills and knowledge of program analysis, evaluation and reporting, and IT systems.

4. High level oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively consult and collaborate and build strong professional

working relationships with colleagues, external clients, the community and industry representatives, while considering remote cross-

cultural issues affecting the undertaking of projects.

1. Extensive experience and knowledge in contract administration and management, including supervision and monitoring of contract

conditions.

1. High level knowledge of building industry, design, construction and maintenance techniques and relevant legislation and standards

together with a sound knowledge of project management and Government procurement processes.

1. Current Northern Territory Driver's Licence, Ochre Card, White Card and High-Risk Work Licence for Standard Boiler Operations, or

the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Recognised qualification in Engineering, Contract Management, Project Management or similar.

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

Further information

• The position will require a National Criminal History check.

Additional inclusions relevant to this vacancy may include:

• Accommodation support
• Assistance with airfares to Darwin or Alice Springs - fares out of an isolated locality (FOIL)
• Accommodation allowance in conjunction with FOILs
• Regional electricity subsidy
• Household contents insurance premiums subsidy
• Operational vehicle provided for work purposes
• Relocation assistance may be negotiated
• Options for flexible work arrangements.

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

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework which applies to all NTPS employees. CF 5 outlines the

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