Engineering Manager

Exciting opportunity to lead a team & strengthen remote communities, through land development capital projects

Your new company 
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) plays a lead role in planning strategic and long-term integrated land and infrastructure that supports community needs, sustainable economic development and future growth across the NT. It provides a range of regulatory and customer services in relation to land and the built environment, including administrative support for a number of statutory boards. 
Your role sits within the Land Servicing and Engineering Unit which is responsible for program management, design and construction of subdivisions, land servicing infrastructure, including trunk infrastructure across the Northern Territory. The unit delivers projects of varying size and complexity to either develop land or adequately service it for future development. Projects delivered are diverse and generally include all essential service disciplines including roads, drainage, water, power, sewerage and communications etc.
To find out more about DIPL, visit: https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Your new role 

• Provide strategic technical advice and oversight of complex strategic infrastructure planning projects
• Manage the staff and resources of the Engineering work unit, acting as a point of escalation
• Plan and provide adequate technical resourcing to current and future projects under the Housing Program
• Ensure all technical information is appropriate and relevant through quality assurance
• Formulate cost effective design, efficient strategies, and continuous improvements to ensure a high standard of technical output in the delivery of land servicing
• Monitor and manage Engineering Consultancy panel, and other relevant consultant panel contracts
• Build and manage sound relationships across the agency, technical organisations, authorities, and other stakeholders to maximise the outcome of the capital works programs
• Provide technical assistance and advice to prepare detailed infrastructure implementation plans for the delivery of approved land development projects, infills and other projects delivered through the Capital Works programs – including the recently announced $4 billion National Partnership for Remote Housing NT

What you'll need to succeed 

• A civil engineering degree (or alternative relevant specialty)
• Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management
• A highly developed understanding of technical engineering practices in relation to land development
• Experience in procurement, planning, concept development and contract management
• Proven ability to provide technical support and advice to successfully deliver land development and infrastructure projects
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship management with the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures
• Well-developed strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed program management, leadership and resource management skills

What you'll get in return 
This role is an SP1 – salary is between $126,030 - $140,795 + super, pa.
The role includes multiple benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, flexible working arrangements and eligibility for relocation allowances. Please email ****@hays.com.au to find out more.
Details of this designation and what could be assessed can be found via this link: https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/243302/capability-framework-ntps.pd    

What you need to do now 
Applicants must have full Australian working rights to apply.
To read the official role description, as well as apply, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=292380
Information for applicants on inclusion and diversity and special measures recruitment plan can be found there.
Applications will not be accepted via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
For any questions, please email ****@hays.com.au.
Closing date: 11:59pm (ACST) on 15th April 2024.