Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735
Infrastructure Project Delivery, Building Services
Tennant Creek
One ongoing full time vacancy is available

About the role:

Provide leadership to the regional built infrastructure team to deliver maintenance, minor works and capital works programs for various client agencies across the Barkly region.

Manage all phases of the development, planning and delivery ensuring projects are delivered by various project managers.

Provide high-level advice and recommendations to senior management and client agencies on the management and delivery of infrastructure programs including delivery of Engineering Services at the Tennant Creek Hospital.

About you:

Have a background in the construction industry and project delivery

Proven skills in project management, procurement, and contract management

High level interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team

Well-developed information technology skills

Demonstrated ability to meet priorities and remain focused on objectives

The Benefits:

Attractive salary package

12% superannuation

6 weeks recreation leave

3 weeks personal leave

Up to $1,724 annual leave loading

Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities

Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government.

Accommodation support

Regional electricity subsidy

Relocation assistance may be negotiated

Special study leave provisions

Assistance with airfares to Darwin or Alice Springs - fares out of an isolated locality (FOIL)

Accommodation allowance in conjunction with FOILs

To learn more about general employment conditions, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website.

Lifestyle and Community:
An authentic outback town with one main street and local stores, Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine and is known as the Territory's "Golden Heart". The area around Tennant Creek is referred to as the Barkly Region.

Home to a population of 3,000 people, Tennant Creek has a real outback town feel. Its calendar is packed with events such as the Desert Harmony Festival and the annual Tennant Creek show, as well as horse racing, rodeos, sports and live music.

With its laid-back lifestyle, welcoming spirit, and rich cultural heritage, Tennant Creek offers a unique place to live, work, and connect.

Check out the NT Regional Living guide for more information NT Regional living guides | Join the Territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Sally O'Callaghan on 08 8962 4591 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 48019
Closing date: 07/09/2025

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