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Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT
and Logistics
Job title Environment Officer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 43526 RTF 302813 Closing 26/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302813
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
To provide expert environmental advice in addressing strategic environmental issues and securing environmental approvals
required to support the development of infrastructure to sustainably grow the NT for Territorians.
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.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice on matters relating to avoidance and/or management of potential impacts of strategic development in terms
of requirements under NT and Commonwealth environment legislation.
2. In conjunction with the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, the NT Environmental Protection Agency and
the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Parks and Water Security, contribute to developing strategies and
solutions to address local and regional environmental issues associated with infrastructure development, including
consideration of a strategic environmental assessment or other environmental strategies as appropriate.
3. Assist with developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including an
interagency Technical Working Group.
4. Support senior management through preparation of work scopes and briefs for studies and investigations to enable tendering
of project packages to consultants.
5. Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to achieve timely completion and quality of deliverables.
6. Provide environmental advice to inform master planning of the Middle Arm peninsula.
7. Contribute to preparation of cost estimates to inform a business case for environment requirements including options as
appropriate.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management or similar/relevant field.
2. Demonstrated experience in the field of environmental management, impact assessment and approvals, and/or strategic
planning and/or offsetting, including the preparation of environmental impact statements.
3. Extensive experience and knowledge of practical environmental management including conservation / remediation measures
their applications, implementation and durability.
4. Extensive ability to provide specialist professional environment advice to a range of stakeholders including, Senior
Management, Project Managers, regions and other government agencies displaying a logical and systems-based approach to
thinking and working.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse
group of stakeholders and provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and executive submissions.
6. Demonstrated resilience and consistency in meeting timeframes in an environment of competing priorities.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in environmental management of proposed developments in Darwin Harbour.
2. Knowledge of NT and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies.
Approved: August 2026 Giovina D’Alessandro, A/Infrastructure Commissioner
Page 1 of 3
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT
and Logistics
Job title Environmental Manager Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 43526 RTF 302813 Closing 26/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302813
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
To provide expert environmental advice in addressing strategic environmental issues and securing environmental approvals
required to support the development of infrastructure to sustainably grow the NT for Territorians.
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.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert advice on matters relating to avoidance and/or management of potential impacts of strategic development in
terms of requirements under NT and Commonwealth environment legislation.
2. In conjunction with the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, the NT Environmental Protection Agency and
the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, develop strategies and solutions to
address local and regional environmental issues associated with infrastructure development, including consideration of a
strategic environmental assessment or other environmental strategies as appropriate.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including interagency technical
working group.
4. Prepare work scopes and briefs for studies and investigations to enable tendering of project packages to consultants.
5. Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to achieve timely completion and quality of deliverables.
6. Manage the process of environmental approvals for Infrastructure NT, including compliance reporting.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management or similar/relevant field.
2. Demonstrated high-level experience in the field of environmental management, impact assessment and approvals and/or
strategic planning and/or offsetting, including the preparation of environmental impact statements.
3. Proven ability to make sound decisions within strict deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to deliver a complex work program with the capacity to adapt to changing priorities.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse
group of stakeholders and provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and executive submissions.
6. Demonstrated resilience and consistency in meeting timeframes in an environment of competing priorities.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in environmental assessment of proposed developments in Darwin Harbour.
2. Knowledge of NT and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies.
Further Information
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work
experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level and visit our website at:
https://dipl.nt.gov.au/strategies/nt-infrastructure-framework.
Approved: August 2026 Giovina D’Alessandro, A/Infrastructure Commissioner
Page 2 of 3
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT
and Logistics
Job title Environmental Manager Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 43526 RTF 302813 Closing 26/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302813
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
To provide expert environmental advice to support best practice environmental assessment and management approaches for the
Darwin Region Water Supply Program including the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) 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.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert advice on matters relating to management of terrestrial and aquatic impacts of the proposed AROWS
development in terms of requirements under NT and Commonwealth legislation.
2. In conjunction with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the NT Environmental Protection Agency and
the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, develop environmental management strategies and solutions to
address environmental issues including impacts of water extraction in aquatic environments and best practice catchment
management.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including an interagency
Technical Working Group.
4. Provide critical analysis and advice to senior management.
5. Prepare work scopes and briefs for studies and investigations to enable tendering of project packages to consultants.
6. Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to achieve timely completion and quality of deliverables.
7. Provide environmental advice to inform concept design of the AROWS project.
8. Manage the process of obtaining environmental approvals for the NTG works at AROWS.
+. Manage the development of strategies to meet environmental and water quality requirements, including development of
offset and relocation and catchment management strategies as appropriate.
10. Manage preparation of cost estimates to inform a business case for environment requirements including options as
appropriate.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level experience in the field of environmental management.
2. Proven ability to make sound decisions within strict deadlines.
3. Demonstrated ability to deliver a complex work program with the capacity to adapt to changing priorities.
4. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse
group of stakeholders and provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and executive submissions.
5. Demonstrated resilience and consistency in meeting timeframes in an environment of competing priorities.
6. A Bachelor or higher degree in environmental science from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent discipline.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in environmental, catchment and water quality management of proposed water storage/supply projects.
2. Knowledge of NTG environmental legislation and policies.
3. A working knowledge of Federal environmental legislation.
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT
and Logistics
Job title Environment Officer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 43526 RTF 302813 Closing 26/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302813
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
To provide expert environmental advice in addressing strategic environmental issues and securing environmental approvals
required to support the development of infrastructure to sustainably grow the NT for Territorians.
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.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice on matters relating to avoidance and/or management of potential impacts of strategic development in terms
of requirements under NT and Commonwealth environment legislation.
2. In conjunction with the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, the NT Environmental Protection Agency and
the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Parks and Water Security, contribute to developing strategies and
solutions to address local and regional environmental issues associated with infrastructure development, including
consideration of a strategic environmental assessment or other environmental strategies as appropriate.
3. Assist with developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including an
interagency Technical Working Group.
4. Support senior management through preparation of work scopes and briefs for studies and investigations to enable tendering
of project packages to consultants.
5. Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to achieve timely completion and quality of deliverables.
6. Provide environmental advice to inform master planning of the Middle Arm peninsula.
7. Contribute to preparation of cost estimates to inform a business case for environment requirements including options as
appropriate.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management or similar/relevant field.
2. Demonstrated experience in the field of environmental management, impact assessment and approvals, and/or strategic
planning and/or offsetting, including the preparation of environmental impact statements.
3. Extensive experience and knowledge of practical environmental management including conservation / remediation measures
their applications, implementation and durability.
4. Extensive ability to provide specialist professional environment advice to a range of stakeholders including, Senior
Management, Project Managers, regions and other government agencies displaying a logical and systems-based approach to
thinking and working.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse
group of stakeholders and provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and executive submissions.
6. Demonstrated resilience and consistency in meeting timeframes in an environment of competing priorities.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in environmental management of proposed developments in Darwin Harbour.
2. Knowledge of NT and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies.
Approved: August 2026 Giovina D’Alessandro, A/Infrastructure Commissioner
Page 1 of 3
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT
and Logistics
Job title Environmental Manager Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 43526 RTF 302813 Closing 26/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302813
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
To provide expert environmental advice in addressing strategic environmental issues and securing environmental approvals
required to support the development of infrastructure to sustainably grow the NT for Territorians.
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.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert advice on matters relating to avoidance and/or management of potential impacts of strategic development in
terms of requirements under NT and Commonwealth environment legislation.
2. In conjunction with the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, the NT Environmental Protection Agency and
the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, develop strategies and solutions to
address local and regional environmental issues associated with infrastructure development, including consideration of a
strategic environmental assessment or other environmental strategies as appropriate.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including interagency technical
working group.
4. Prepare work scopes and briefs for studies and investigations to enable tendering of project packages to consultants.
5. Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to achieve timely completion and quality of deliverables.
6. Manage the process of environmental approvals for Infrastructure NT, including compliance reporting.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management or similar/relevant field.
2. Demonstrated high-level experience in the field of environmental management, impact assessment and approvals and/or
strategic planning and/or offsetting, including the preparation of environmental impact statements.
3. Proven ability to make sound decisions within strict deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to deliver a complex work program with the capacity to adapt to changing priorities.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse
group of stakeholders and provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and executive submissions.
6. Demonstrated resilience and consistency in meeting timeframes in an environment of competing priorities.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in environmental assessment of proposed developments in Darwin Harbour.
2. Knowledge of NT and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies.
Further Information
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work
experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level and visit our website at:
https://dipl.nt.gov.au/strategies/nt-infrastructure-framework.
Approved: August 2026 Giovina D’Alessandro, A/Infrastructure Commissioner
Page 2 of 3
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT
and Logistics
Job title Environmental Manager Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 43526 RTF 302813 Closing 26/0+/2026
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8+36 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302813
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
To provide expert environmental advice to support best practice environmental assessment and management approaches for the
Darwin Region Water Supply Program including the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) 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.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert advice on matters relating to management of terrestrial and aquatic impacts of the proposed AROWS
development in terms of requirements under NT and Commonwealth legislation.
2. In conjunction with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the NT Environmental Protection Agency and
the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, develop environmental management strategies and solutions to
address environmental issues including impacts of water extraction in aquatic environments and best practice catchment
management.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including an interagency
Technical Working Group.
4. Provide critical analysis and advice to senior management.
5. Prepare work scopes and briefs for studies and investigations to enable tendering of project packages to consultants.
6. Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to achieve timely completion and quality of deliverables.
7. Provide environmental advice to inform concept design of the AROWS project.
8. Manage the process of obtaining environmental approvals for the NTG works at AROWS.
+. Manage the development of strategies to meet environmental and water quality requirements, including development of
offset and relocation and catchment management strategies as appropriate.
10. Manage preparation of cost estimates to inform a business case for environment requirements including options as
appropriate.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level experience in the field of environmental management.
2. Proven ability to make sound decisions within strict deadlines.
3. Demonstrated ability to deliver a complex work program with the capacity to adapt to changing priorities.
4. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with a diverse
group of stakeholders and provide concise and accurate reports, briefings and executive submissions.
5. Demonstrated resilience and consistency in meeting timeframes in an environment of competing priorities.
6. A Bachelor or higher degree in environmental science from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent discipline.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in environmental, catchment and water quality management of proposed water storage/supply projects.
2. Knowledge of NTG environmental legislation and policies.
3. A working knowledge of Federal environmental legislation.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Environmental Officer | Environmental Manager 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.