Director Program Development - Palmerston, Australia - Department Of Infrastructure, Planning And Logistics Nt

Description

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Palmerston, Darwin NT Director Program Development Senior Administrative Officer 2 Remuneration Package $169,251 - $184,320 (including salary $145,394 - $158,469)Transport Planning, Transport and Civil Services Full time, Ongoing vacancy in Palmerston The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) aims to drive the sustainable, economic and social advancement of the Northern Territory through land use and transport planning, infrastructure investment and effective logistics supply chains.

Positioned within DIPL, the Program Development Unit is tasked with creating and managing road and transport programs across; capital works, minor new works and repairs and maintenance.

The Unit is responsible for the provision of specialist advice, management of transport assets, stakeholder engagement and providing cost estimating services for the Department.

As the Director Program Development you provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team and are responsible for developing and managing roads and transport asset programs, including bid development, coordination of planning activities and project approvals, stakeholder engagement, program management through the delivery phase, program acquittal and close out.

Your extensive knowledge of civil, hydraulic and road works design and construction will assist you in providing high-level specialist advice and recommendations to Program Managers, Executive Directors and project teams in the development of road and transport infrastructure programs across the Territory.

This role will also make good use of your advanced written and oral communication skills, your ability to prepare cabinet submissions and ministerial briefings, and your knowledge of financial management and audit requirements.

In addition your strong relationship building and influencing skills, will help you to develop and maintaining collaborative partnerships across a range of stakeholders.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package inclusive of 11% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 3 day paid shut down over Christmas, up to 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory.

Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets, spectacular lightening displays and experience a traditional saltwater welcome, dance or smoking ceremony by Darwin's First Nations People the Larrakia People.

You will find Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.