Program Manager Maintenance Infrastructure

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Built Infrastructure - Maintenance

Job title Program Manager Maintenance Infrastructure Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Alice Springs

Position number 34838 RTF Closing 16/09/2025

Contact officer Ratheesh Kumar 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.

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Primary objective

Lead, manage and coordinate the planning and delivery of Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) programs across multiple Northern Territory

Government agencies within the Central Australian Region. Provide both strategic and operational support to the General Manager

Regions and Senior Officers across the Department, driving continuous improvement, compliance, and effective service delivery. Supervise

and develop a multidisciplinary team of technical and administrative staff to ensure efficient program implementation and reporting.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and oversight of regional maintenance teams, including management of work allocation, financial, and physical

staffing resources.

1. Plan, coordinate, and deliver annual and cyclical Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) programs, contract management and other specific

maintenance works across the region for multiple government client agencies.

3. Lead and support technical officers, program support staff, consultants, and contractors to deliver timely and cost-effective

outcomes.

4. Monitor and report on program performance, budgets, risks, and schedules, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards,

and agency requirements.

1. Contribute to procurement planning, tender evaluations, and contract management to support efficient and transparent service

delivery.

1. Build and maintain strong working relationships with client agencies, service providers, and internal stakeholders to achieve shared

outcomes.

1. Support departmental disaster response and recovery activities relating to R&M programs.

2. Ensure all work complies with workplace health and safety, environmental, and equal opportunity policies and standards.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in managing the planning and delivery of maintenance programs and projects, including budget oversight,

contractor management, and compliance monitoring.

1. Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and align resources to meet service delivery objectives.

2. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and build productive relationships

across government, industry, and community stakeholders.

1. Sound knowledge of asset management, building maintenance practices, procurement processes, and relevant legislation and

standards.

1. Experience preparing reports, briefings, and correspondence for senior management and/or government.

2. Ability to work effectively in remote and cross-cultural environments, including culturally diverse communities.

3. Current Driver's Licence or the ability to obtain one.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualification in one or more of the following categories: Business, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or a

related discipline.