Principal Project Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Sustainable Energy Development

Job title Principal Project Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 43792 RTF Closing 10/11/2025

Contact officer Anhi Vong, Executive Director on or

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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 high-quality and evidence-based research, analysis and strategic advice and drive project management activities to assist in the

delivery of Government renewable energy priorities.

Context statement

The Sustainable Energy Development Division within the Department of Mining and Energy develops, advocates, and implements

electricity industry and sustainable energy policies, strategies, and reforms to support secure, reliable, and affordable supply of energy to

all Territorians.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver program and project management functions, effectively managing risks and issues, and establish and maintain strong working

relationships and collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

2. Assist in the development, management, and delivery of remote community stakeholder engagement activities.

3. Prepare executive level briefings, reports, and submissions to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

4. Work independently, reporting to the Senior Director on strategic initiatives and Project Directors for specific projects, exercising

initiative, flexibility, problem solving skills and sound judgement within challenging timeframes.

5. Maintain effective administration, governance and reporting systems in all areas of responsibility.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level organisational, and project management skills, with demonstrated experience effectively managing complex or challenging

projects that involve researching complex issues, evaluating options, preparing high-level reports, costing initiatives and achieving

outcomes within agreed timeframes while addressing the interests of a range of stakeholders.

1. High level interpersonal skills including proven experience in developing and fostering networks with key internal and external

stakeholders, and effectively engaging and communicating with various stakeholder groups, including local communities and Aboriginal

stakeholders, on sensitive and complex projects across multiple disciplines such as engineering, planning, finance and legal.

1. Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills in dealing with complex policy and project issues.
2. Demonstrated experience undertaking evidence-based research and analysis and preparing clear and concise advice through

briefings, submissions, reports, policies, and papers, on complex or sensitive subject matters.

5. Proven ability to objectively and systematically analyse information to form evidence-based conclusions and develop relevant

recommendations.

1. Extensive knowledge of the challenges and issues associated with program and project delivery in the Northern Territory.
2. Responsibility for meeting internal and external reporting obligations including coordinating the development of business plans,

budgets, human resourcing, and corporate reporting requirements.

8. Undertake planning and management of projects identified by the Executive Director and provide recommendations that will inform

and support the implementation of identified Divisional priorities.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, economics, business, law, or other relevant disciplines.

2. Demonstrated experience and/or detailed knowledge of appropriate engagement practices with Indigenous communities

of the Northern Territory.

Further information

When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work

experience and capabilities to this role. Refer to the Capability Framework Level 8. This position may require travel to and work in regional

and remote locations to deliver engagement activities.