Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Work unit Civil Projects

Planning and Logistics

Job title Project Officer - Civil Designation Technical 3

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $73,575 - $83,579 Location Alice Springs

Position number 11068 RTF 205665 Closing 22/02/2021

Contact Darren White on 08 8951 5270 or Darren.White@nt.gov.au

About the agency www.dipl.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=205665

Information for applicants

Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and detailed resume-.

The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages

people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about applying for this position

and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Under the agency’s Special Measures Recruitment Plan eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

(Aboriginal) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special

Measures, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

As Project Officer, implement works programs in the civil construction, maintenance and asset management

areas to meet client requirements in relation to time, cost and quality.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake road inspections, prepare reports and make recommendations.

2. Liaise with Project Managers, utility authorities, pastoralists and aboriginal communities in regard to work

programs and asset management.

3. Identify, determine scope and prepare work programs for period contracts.

4. Prepare technical specifications and drawings for tender purposes.

5. Supervise record and report on contract works with regards to the construction and maintenance of the

road networks, in accordance with contract documents and client briefs.

6. Maintain financial and physical, computer based, reporting systems.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent OR relevant experience in a field

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

2. Demonstrated abilities in project management and contract administration.

3. Demonstrated communication skills, including effective negotiation, conflict resolution and strong

interpersonal skills.

4. Be self-sufficient in a remote outback environment and willing on occasions to work and camp in remote

areas.

5. Competence in the use of computers.

6. Current NT drivers licence or equivalent.

7. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Qualifications or relevant experience and/or willingness to undertake training in civil construction.

2. Workzone traffic management accreditation.