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Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Housing Program Office
and Logistics
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $+6,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 50667 RTF 304001 Closing 10/0+/2026
Contact officer Melissa Chudleigh on 08 8+++ 83+8 or Melissa.Chudleigh@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/ | https://ourfuture.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304001
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
Coordinate and support the delivery of housing related projects and initiatives across the Housing Program Office.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify, review, develop and deliver policies and projects, including organisational improvement initiatives and business
practices across the division, and review and monitor implemented programs and initiatives to ensure continual
improvement and effectiveness.
2. Provide project management support services, advice and support on matters relating to organisational improvement
projects including research and analysis.
3. Research, analyse data, prepare, and edit correspondence, briefings, presentations and undertake special projects related
to housing delivery.
4. Build and maintain collaborative networks and relations with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the
achievement of the units and departments objectives.
5. Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of business improvement processes for the Housing Program
Office.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in the effective identification, development, delivery, and management of organisational
improvement initiatives.
2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and special projects, and sound knowledge of contemporary project
management frameworks, methodologies, tools, and processes relevant to the delivery of complex projects.
3. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build
and maintain relationships and networks in order to provide high quality customer service, together with the ability to
interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
4. Ability to develop and produce high level correspondence and documentation and maintain quality control.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with a range of computer software packages and the ability to adapt to
new systems.
6. Demonstrated strong work ethic, with an ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and
produce quality work both individually and as a team member.
Desirable
1. Understanding of the challenges facing the delivery of housing programs in remote Northern Territory communities.
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Housing Program Office
and Logistics
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $+6,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 50667 RTF 304001 Closing 10/0+/2026
Contact officer Melissa Chudleigh on 08 8+++ 83+8 or Melissa.Chudleigh@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/ | https://ourfuture.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304001
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
Coordinate and support the delivery of housing related projects and initiatives across the Housing Program Office.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify, review, develop and deliver policies and projects, including organisational improvement initiatives and business
practices across the division, and review and monitor implemented programs and initiatives to ensure continual
improvement and effectiveness.
2. Provide project management support services, advice and support on matters relating to organisational improvement
projects including research and analysis.
3. Research, analyse data, prepare, and edit correspondence, briefings, presentations and undertake special projects related
to housing delivery.
4. Build and maintain collaborative networks and relations with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the
achievement of the units and departments objectives.
5. Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of business improvement processes for the Housing Program
Office.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in the effective identification, development, delivery, and management of organisational
improvement initiatives.
2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and special projects, and sound knowledge of contemporary project
management frameworks, methodologies, tools, and processes relevant to the delivery of complex projects.
3. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build
and maintain relationships and networks in order to provide high quality customer service, together with the ability to
interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
4. Ability to develop and produce high level correspondence and documentation and maintain quality control.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with a range of computer software packages and the ability to adapt to
new systems.
6. Demonstrated strong work ethic, with an ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and
produce quality work both individually and as a team member.
Desirable
1. Understanding of the challenges facing the delivery of housing programs in remote Northern Territory communities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Officer 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.