Manager Projects - Engineering

Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993 (Including salary $136,380 - $152,357)
Infrastructure NT - Enabling Infrastructure 
Darwin, Northern Territory
Several ongoing full time vacancies are available based only in Darwin

The Northern Territory Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (DLI) works with industry, community and government to deliver safe, efficient and future-focused infrastructure that supports economic growth and stronger communities.

Infrastructure NT leads the Territory's strategic infrastructure planning and development, aligning infrastructure investment with economic and population growth while delivering nationally significant projects. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Darwin Region Water Supply Program and contribute to the development of the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project, a nationally significant initiative that will help secure the future water needs of the Darwin region.  

As the Manager Projects - Engineering, you will provide project leadership for assigned projects, delivering high-level technical engineering advice and ensuring project outcomes meet time, cost and quality expectations. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will manage projects through planning, investigations, concept development, design, procurement and pre-construction phases while helping solve complex engineering challenges. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level engineering and project management advice for complex major infrastructure projects. 

• Lead project planning, investigations, design development, procurement and pre-construction activities.  

• Manage project delivery across time, cost, quality and risk requirements.  

• Coordinate and advise on technical, environmental, cultural, land tenure and approval interfaces.  

• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government, industry and specialist consultants.

• Contribute to innovative solutions that support best-practice infrastructure planning and development. 

About You

You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in civil infrastructure project delivery and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

You will bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with registration or eligibility for registration as an Engineer.  

• Extensive experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects across planning, design, procurement and construction phases.  

• Demonstrated project, contract and procurement management capability within complex, multidisciplinary environments.  

• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. 

• The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and deliver quality outcomes. 

• Experience in water infrastructure projects will be highly regarded. 

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on one of the Northern Territory's most significant infrastructure programs.

• Ongoing employment and competitive remuneration.

• Exposure to complex, career-defining engineering projects.

• A collaborative and professional environment focused on innovation and infrastructure excellence.

Lifestyle and Community

Darwin offers an exceptional lifestyle where professional opportunities meet outdoor adventure. Enjoy a tropical climate, vibrant multicultural community, world-class fishing, stunning national parks and easy access to some of Australia's most iconic natural landscapes, all while contributing to projects that will shape the Territory's future.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Jay Brewster-O’Brien on 08 8924 71***or Jay.Brewster-O'*****@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 11287
Closing date: 13/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search