Project Officer

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport Planning

Job title Project Officer Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Palmerston

Position number 11293 RTF 352633 Closing 25/10/2026

Contact officer Bert Lukitsch, A/Manager Environment and Sustainability Unit on 08 8999 4440 or [email protected]

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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352633

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

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Primary objective
Provide expert, objective, accurate and timely advice to senior management, Project Managers and client agencies on

environmental matters within the construction industry. Conduct environmental investigations and prepare documentation for

legislative approvals for a wide range of building and civil infrastructure projects across the Northern Territory.

Context statement
The Transport Planning Unit undertakes strategic planning, assessment, approval and delivery of transport infrastructure priorities,

and energy and mining projects. A key focus is evaluation of the natural resources; cultural and logistic road corridor impacts of

initiatives to support integrated industry activity and economic growth. Environment Services also provides support and advice to

the wider Department and other Agencies on matters of environmental and cultural significance.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide specialist professional environmental advice to Senior Management, Project Managers, regions and client agencies on

all phases of design / documentation and delivery of Capital Works and Minor New Works projects;

2. Develop and submit applications for sacred sites and other Northern Territory specific legislative environmental approvals to

ensure that relevant environmental certificates or approvals are obtained in a timely manner;

3. Develop Departmental Environmental Risk Assessments and evaluate contractor’s Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)

and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs).

4. Monitor construction contractor performance by conducting environmental audits routinely and report non-conformances;

5. Establish an excellent working relationship with clients and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on all matters

relating to environmental issues throughout the Territory;

6. Carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental OH&S, EEO and environmental guidelines.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. A degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Science or similar

field;

2. Ability to provide specialist professional environment advice to a range of stakeholders including, Senior Management, Project

Managers, regions and client agencies on all phases of design / documentation and delivery of all services provided by the

Department;

3. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively consult and collaborate and build strong

professional working relationships with colleagues, external clients, the community and industry representatives;

4. Specialist professional knowledge of environmental legislation and its application to the construction industry including both

civil and built infrastructure;

5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application and preparation of environmental management plans and erosion

and sediment control plans to meet Federal and State Government requirements for best practice publicly funded projects;

6. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of practical environmental management including conservation / remediation

measures their applications, implementation and durability;

Desirable

1. NT Licence - Inter Territory travel is required.