Executive Contract Officer (Remuneration Package $247,170)
Civil Services
Palmerston
An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Lead a large, multidisciplinary, and geographically dispersed Civil Services team delivering public civil infrastructure across the Northern Territory

• Shape the future of the Northern Territory’s civil infrastructure strategies.
• Lead the delivery and asset management of civil infrastructure in the NT.
• Drive innovation and digital enhancements to improve traveller experience

The Civil Services branch of the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure provides project and contract management services to construct and maintain road and related civil infrastructures across the Northern Territory, including roads, bridges, aerodromes, barge landings and marine infrastructure.

As Executive Director, Civil Services your primary objective is to lead the design, construction, and maintenance of public civil infrastructure across the Northern Territory, ensuring the network aligns with the needs of the community and supports the Government’s economic development priorities; and provides high-level support and advice for related Territory-wide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

To meet the challenges of this executive role it is essential you have comprehensive knowledge of civil asset related infrastructure legislation, regulation, and best practices, supported by a degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, or extensive experience and eligibility to the Professional Accreditation in Engineers Australia.

Your key responsibilities include providing strategic advice to inform planning, decision making, policy, reform initiatives and service delivery across all civil engineering asset infrastructure programs, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on performance outcomes. Extensive experience leading the successful delivery of road and related civil infrastructure programs, including Capital Works, Minor New works and Repairs and Maintenance, will assist you drive the development of contemporary governance frameworks, streamline project and contract management systems and innovative practices, optimise team performance, migrate risks and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

This is a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End. The City of Palmerston is a vibrant regional hub located just 20 kilometres from Darwin and boasts a diverse community of more than 37,000 residences, a regional hospital, several schools and two shopping centres. Located close to the Litchfield National Park you can enjoy an enviable tropical lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions of the region. Experience amazing sunsets, spectacular lightening displays and a rich multicultural society and community spirit. All of this makes Palmerston a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

Explore working in the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government
• Homepage | Department of Logistics and Infrastructure

Explore living in the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/live
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds
• Greater Darwin regional guide (nt.gov.au)
• Live | The Territory, Australia

Other reading material

• 2024-25 Budget papers | NT Budget
• Buy Local Plan | NT.GOV.AU
• How procurement works | NT.GOV.AU

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Claire Brown, General Manager Transport and Civil Services on 08 8999 3427 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 8467
Closing date: 17/03/2025

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

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search