Senior / Project Manager - Bridges

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range

$109,860 - $130,643 (including salary $92,910 - $110,781)

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range

$134,618 - $150,549 (including salary $114,199 - $127,898)

Civil Construction

Palmerston, Northern Territory

One full time, ongoing vacancy is available

Build the bridges that connect the Territory

Are you a civil engineering professional ready to deliver meaningful infrastructure across the Northern Territory?

The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is seeking motivated Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to join the Civil Construction – Bridges team. These roles provide the opportunity to manage and deliver bridge capital works, minor new works, and maintenance projects that support safe, reliable transport networks across the Territory.

About the Role

Project Manager – Bridges (P2)

Manage the delivery of non-complex bridge and civil infrastructure projects, supporting the planning, design, construction and maintenance of bridge assets across the Northern Territory.

Senior Project Manager – Bridges (P3)

Lead and manage complex and non-complex bridge projects, providing high level project, contract and stakeholder management expertise to ensure successful delivery of capital works and maintenance programs.

Both roles operate within a multidisciplinary team delivering bridge infrastructure in remote, regional and urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver bridge capital works, minor new works and maintenance projects from planning through to completion
2. Manage all project phases including investigation, design development, procurement and construction
3. Undertake Superintendent’s Representative duties for construction contracts and manage design consultants
4. Ensure projects achieve agreed time, cost, quality and safety outcomes
5. Apply sound contract management and procurement practices in line with legislation and departmental policies
6. Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, contractors and consultants
7. Prepare clear technical advice, reports, briefings and contractual correspondence
8. Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and legislative requirements

About You

You will bring qualifications in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and eligibility for professional registration, along with experience appropriate to the level of the role.

To succeed at P2, you will have:

1. Professional knowledge of bridge and civil design, construction and maintenance practices
2. Experience supporting project and contract management activities
3. Sound communication and stakeholder engagement skills
4. The ability to work effectively in a team environment and with diverse stakeholders

To succeed at P3, you will also demonstrate:

1. High level project and contract management experience
2. Proven capability managing complex civil bridge projects
3. Experience in negotiation, influencing and dispute resolution
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefings and submissions

The Benefits

Attractive salary packages plus;

1. 12% superannuation
2. 6 weeks recreation leave + 3 days Christmas shutdown
3. 3 weeks personal leave
4. 17.5% annual leave loading
5. Stable, ongoing employment
6. Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities
7. Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
8. The chance to work on infrastructure projects that make a real difference to the Territory.

The Work Environment

These roles involve travel across the Northern Territory, including to remote locations. A current driver’s licence is required, and travel may include 4WD and light aircraft.

Apply now and help deliver critical bridge infrastructure across the Northern Territory

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Cielo Alvaran on 08 8999 4673 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 32437

Closing date: 22/04/2026

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