AddressYour 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.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.
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, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Your new role
The primary purpose of the role is to provide leadership to a team of engineers and be the primary source of technical information and resource for delivery of land servicing, Capital projects, and headworks programs for the Housing program. Key duties and responsibilities:- 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
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of technical engineering principles, standards, guidelines and legislations in relation to land development
- Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management
- 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 a Designation SAO1 – 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 DIPL@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.pdf
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 DIPL@hays.com.au.
Closing date: 11:59pm (ACST) on 15th April 2024.
