Senior Project Manager

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Civil Construction – Top End

Palmerston

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Are you a civil engineering professional ready to deliver meaningful infrastructure across the Northern Territory?

The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is seeking motivated Senior Project Manager to join the Civil Construction team. These roles provide the opportunity to manage and deliver capital works projects that support safe, reliable transport networks across the Territory.

About the Role

Manage the delivery of civil infrastructure projects, supporting the planning, design, and construction of road and bridge assets across the Northern Territory. The role operates within a multidisciplinary team delivering civil infrastructure in remote, regional and urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver capital works projects from planning through to completion
• Manage all project phases including investigation and planning, design development, procurement and construction
• Undertake Superintendent’s Representative duties for construction contracts and manage design consultants
• Ensure projects achieve agreed time, cost, quality, environmental and safety outcomes
• Apply sound contract management and procurement practices in line with legislation and departmental policies
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, contractors and consultants
• Prepare clear technical advice, reports, briefings and contractual correspondence
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and legislative requirements

About You

You will bring qualifications in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and eligibility for professional registration, along with experience appropriate to the level of the role.

To succeed, you will also demonstrate:

• High level project and contract management and administration experience
• Proven capability managing civil construction projects
• Experience in negotiation, influencing and dispute resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefings and submissions

The Benefits

• Attractive salary packages plus;
• 6 weeks recreation leave + 3 days Christmas shutdown
• 3 weeks personal leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
• The opportunity to work on infrastructure projects that make a real difference to the Territory.

The Work Environment

These roles involve travel across the Northern Territory, including to remote locations. A current driver’s licence is required, and travel may include 4WD and light aircraft.

Apply now and help deliver critical bridge infrastructure across the Northern Territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Cielo Alvaran on 08 8999 4673 or Cielo.Alvaran@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 46733

Closing date: 06/10/2026

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• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

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• https://dli.nt.gov.au

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