About the role
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Location:
Darwin
Pay:
Base salary $119,531
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Lead Projects that matter: Shape community infrastructure across West Arnhem!
West Arnhem Regional Council is seeking an experienced project leader to plan, deliver and oversee critical civil and infrastructure projects that respond to community needs across our region. If you are ready to bring technical expertise, strong stakeholder skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, join us in driving high‑impact projects that support Council’s Strategic Plan and make a lasting difference.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience delivering and managing infrastructure assets, projects and contracts, ideally in local government or the public sector.
- Significant experience with Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management Systems and related planning frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of project management practice, including procurement and tendering, contract administration, record management, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate, and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and complex workloads, and deliver outcomes within tight and politically sensitive timeframes.
- Strong understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture, and ability to work effectively in remote, cross‑cultural environments while balancing community expectations and organisational requirements.
What We Offer:
Salary
- Remuneration Package $136,288 (including base salary $119,531)
Benefits
- Six weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 12% Superannuation; Relocation Assistance, Free uniforms, Employee assistance program, Study assistance, Laptop and phone allowance.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Special measures will apply
