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Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT – Tennant Creek to
and Logistics Darwin Infrastructure Corridor
Job title Director Infrastructure Corridor Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 6024XXXXXX RTF 304118 Closing 11/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or [email protected]
About the agency https://DIPL.nt.gov.au/ or https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304118
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY 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 quality and evidence-based analysis and advice on project development activities to progress the Tennant Creek to
Darwin Infrastructure Corridor project.
Context statement
Infrastructure NT, the Northern Territory’s infrastructure body, undertakes strategic infrastructure planning and development that
co-ordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with economic and population growth, and delivers nationally significant infrastructure
projects. The Infrastructure Corridor project is a unique and innovative major infrastructure project that would provide for future
services such as multiple high-pressure pipelines and infrastructure to carry a range of products including oil, hydrogen energy,
water, digital communications, and electricity.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver high quality evidence-based analysis, strategic and practical advice across a range of complex de-risking and project
development activities.
2. Undertake project planning and delivery, including navigating complex processes and feasibility assessments and procurement
activities including contract management.
3. Produce high level briefings and correspondence including Ministerial briefs, Legislative Assembly briefs, Cabinet Submissions,
speech notes and research papers.
4. Establish and maintain productive and solution-focused relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the department,
other government agencies, industry and business including responsibility for developing and maintaining stakeholder
engagement strategies.
5. Drive strategic and innovative thinking to identify options and generate solutions, to resolve complex project development
issues within challenging time frames.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in high level research, project planning and development, and delivering clear and considered advice
to complex issues for major infrastructure projects.
2. Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality strategic and practical advice on a range of complex matters (i.e.
commercial, economic, tenure, environmental, engagement etc.) in a well-articulated and evidence-based format, with a
specific focus on infrastructure development.
3. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and consult with stakeholders
including traditional owners, custodians, and other aboriginal stakeholders, and influence strategic outcomes, including the
development and management of stakeholder and communications strategies.
4. Exceptional written skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated experience preparing advice, policies, and papers, on
complex and potentially sensitive subject matters.
5. Highly developed organisational, supervisory and project management skills, with demonstrated high level judgement in
responding to changing situations, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and producing work of a high standard.
6. Demonstrated understanding of Northern Territory and national business, industry and economic development trends and
opportunities, including the political environment, and the ability to translate this into meaningful advice.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, business, public policy, project development or other relevant disciplines.
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT – Tennant Creek to
and Logistics Darwin Infrastructure Corridor
Job title Director Infrastructure Corridor Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 6024XXXXXX RTF 304118 Closing 11/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or [email protected]
About the agency https://DIPL.nt.gov.au/ or https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304118
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY 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 quality and evidence-based analysis and advice on project development activities to progress the Tennant Creek to
Darwin Infrastructure Corridor project.
Context statement
Infrastructure NT, the Northern Territory’s infrastructure body, undertakes strategic infrastructure planning and development that
co-ordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with economic and population growth, and delivers nationally significant infrastructure
projects. The Infrastructure Corridor project is a unique and innovative major infrastructure project that would provide for future
services such as multiple high-pressure pipelines and infrastructure to carry a range of products including oil, hydrogen energy,
water, digital communications, and electricity.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver high quality evidence-based analysis, strategic and practical advice across a range of complex de-risking and project
development activities.
2. Undertake project planning and delivery, including navigating complex processes and feasibility assessments and procurement
activities including contract management.
3. Produce high level briefings and correspondence including Ministerial briefs, Legislative Assembly briefs, Cabinet Submissions,
speech notes and research papers.
4. Establish and maintain productive and solution-focused relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the department,
other government agencies, industry and business including responsibility for developing and maintaining stakeholder
engagement strategies.
5. Drive strategic and innovative thinking to identify options and generate solutions, to resolve complex project development
issues within challenging time frames.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in high level research, project planning and development, and delivering clear and considered advice
to complex issues for major infrastructure projects.
2. Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality strategic and practical advice on a range of complex matters (i.e.
commercial, economic, tenure, environmental, engagement etc.) in a well-articulated and evidence-based format, with a
specific focus on infrastructure development.
3. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and consult with stakeholders
including traditional owners, custodians, and other aboriginal stakeholders, and influence strategic outcomes, including the
development and management of stakeholder and communications strategies.
4. Exceptional written skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated experience preparing advice, policies, and papers, on
complex and potentially sensitive subject matters.
5. Highly developed organisational, supervisory and project management skills, with demonstrated high level judgement in
responding to changing situations, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and producing work of a high standard.
6. Demonstrated understanding of Northern Territory and national business, industry and economic development trends and
opportunities, including the political environment, and the ability to translate this into meaningful advice.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, business, public policy, project development or other relevant disciplines.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director Infrastructure Corridor position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
