Full job description
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Infrastructure NT
Logistics
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 60240097 RTF 304062 Closing 12/09/2024
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8936 5578 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/ | https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304062
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 research, advice, coordination, project support, stakeholder engagement, and secretariat services to support the progression of
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
coordinates 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. Conduct research, coordinate, and manage a range of project and administrative activities to progress the Corridors project.
2. Prepare briefings, reports, and correspondence, including Ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings, and Cabinet submissions.
3. Provide secretariat and high-level support services to the team and working groups, including providing support for project
management, procurement, and grant administration activities.
4. Represent the NT government in officer-level intergovernmental forums and working groups.
5. Contribute to public communication and community engagement projects and activities.
6. Maintain effective governance and reporting systems in all areas of responsibility and adhere to agency work, health, and safety
requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in research, analysis, and provision of advice in a public sector or equivalent context.
2. Experience in project administration in a public sector or equivalent context.
3. Strong general administration, organisational, interpersonal and coordination skills to effectively manage meetings and forums,
including scheduling and logistics, agenda and paper preparation and circulation, minute taking and record keeping.
4. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare plain-English briefings, reports and correspondence and public
communications content.
5. Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and
external stakeholders on project delivery, sensitive issues, and other relevant matters.
6. A demonstrated high level of adaptability, flexibility, and resilience, including the ability to work autonomously, managing competing
priorities, maintain integrity and confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in project management and/or knowledge and experience with large scale infrastructure projects in a public sector or
equivalent.
Approved: August 2024 Louise McCormick, Infrastructure Commissioner
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Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Infrastructure NT
Logistics
Job title Senior Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 60240097 RTF 304062 Closing 12/09/2024
Contact officer Hannah Ross on 08 8936 5578 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/ | https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304062
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 research and analysis on project management activities to progress the delivery of 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
coordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with economic and population growth, and delivers nationally significant infrastructure
projects. The AROWS project is a unique and innovative major water infrastructure project that can deliver complementary outcomes of
water availability and environmental sustainability on a scale not seen anywhere else in Australia.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high quality and evidence-based research and analysis across a range of complex de-risking and project management
activities.
2. Support the delivery of the AROWS project by assisting with project research, analysis, assessments, and planning, including
procurement, contract management, project management and stakeholder engagement.
3. Prepare high quality briefs, papers, presentations, and other correspondence, to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Agency requests
and facilitate effective project development.
4. Represent the NT Government in officer-level intergovernmental forums and working groups.
5. Build and sustain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including anticipating and responding effectively to
stakeholder needs and expectations.
6. Drive strategic and innovative thinking to identify opportunities, options, and solutions.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in policy and/or project research and analysis, including demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills to understand and
assist with resolving complex policy and project issues.
2. High level written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to deliver clear and considered advice and prepare
high quality briefings, papers, presentations, and Ministerial correspondence.
3. Proven collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and sustain productive working relationships with
a range of stakeholders across Government, industry and the public to achieve outcomes.
4. Proven ability to represent the agency on cross–agency, intergovernmental and external working groups and develop and maintain
professional relationships.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve results.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in project management and / or knowledge and experience with large scale infrastructure projects in a public sector or
equivalent context.
