Engineering Services Technical Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Infrastructure Project Delivery

Job title Engineering Services Technical Manager Designation Technical 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $101,083 - $110,043 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 3454 RTF Closing 04/11/2025

Contact officer Karl Micek, Manager 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-level specialist advice and use expertiseto deliver the repairs and maintenance program and any assigned Minor New 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. Contribute to the development of building and maintenance programs by developing scope and cost estimates for future projects under

consideration by clients.

1. Manage maintenance and project delivery at the Tennant Creek Hospital and other associated health facilities across the Barkly Region,

including planning, investigations, project design, procurement and documentation, project administration and financial management of

projects to meet the client's requirements in relation to time, cost and quality of work.

1. Ensure projects meet the requirements of the NT Building Act, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards as applied in the NT. Carry

out all duties in accordance with Departmental WHS, EEO and environmental guidelines.

1. As the Technical Manager, deliver assigned Capital Works, Minor New Works and Repairs and Maintenance projects within the region,

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

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience operating in a hospital environment in a

field of technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.

2. High-level written and oral communications skills, knowledge of building industry design, construction, repairs, and maintenance management

techniques applicable to health facilities.

3. Demonstrated ability to prepare documentation for design, procurement, and project and contract management.

4. High level of current knowledge and expertise in project management together with a high level of working knowledge of the WHS

Regulations, NT Building Act, Building Code of Australia, and Australian Standards as applied in the NT.

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

tools.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

7. Current Driver's Licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Diploma in Building Project Management, Government Contract Management or similar.

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

Further information

1. 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. CF6 outlines the capabilities

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