Principal Engineer

Senior Professional Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735

(including salary $128,551 - $143,611)

Infrastructure NT - Enabling Infrastructure

Darwin

Two full time ongoing vacancies are available

Join the Northern Territory Government to strategically plan, align, develop and deliver infrastructure needs to sustainably grow the Northern Territory (NT) for Territorians.

The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure partners with community, business, and government to deliver integrated, sustainable infrastructure and services across the NT.

The Role

Two opportunities are available for Principal Project Engineers to join Infrastructure NT, contributing to the Territory Energy Link (TEL) and Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) projects.

Infrastructure NT, the Northern Territory's infrastructure body, undertakes strategic infrastructure planning and development that coordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with economic and population growth, and delivers nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Territory Energy Link project is a major infrastructure project that will connect key energy projects in the Beetaloo Sub Basin to the proposed Middle Arm Precinct and other strategic infrastructure in Darwin.

The AROWS project is a unique and innovative major water infrastructure project that can deliver complementary outcomes of water availability and environmental sustainability on a scale not seen anywhere else in Australia.

You will be responsible for providing high level technical advice, coordination, management and support in driving the engineering design process on these major infrastructure projects.

About you

• A Bachelor or higher degree in civil engineering or similar field
• Registration, or eligibility for registration with Engineers Australia
• Demonstrated high-level experience in civil design, pre-construction documentation development and construction techniques and practices
• Strong project and contract management skills and high level knowledge and experience coordinating complex, multi-disciplined project elements of major civil infrastructure projects
• High-level oral and written communications, with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Proven ability to clearly articulate complex concepts, provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and submissions, including the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts.

The Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks recreation leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Up to $1724 annual leave loading
• Relocation assistance may be provided to the selected applicant

Lifestyle and Community

This is a great opportunity to join a team delivering major infrastructure that will shape the NT, and progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets, spectacular lightning displays and tropical climate. Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

If you're ready to help shape the Territory's future, we want to hear from you.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Evan Tyrrell – Executive Director, Enabling Infrastructure on or

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Closing date:
11/01/2026

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

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