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Manager Capital Projects

Full-time | Permanent

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6812795

  • New role!
  • 145 K per year plus superannuation
  • Based at Civic Centre

City of Darwin is looking for an experienced Manager Capital Projects to lead a team of 4 direct reports.

About the Opportunity:

The Manager Capital Projects is responsible for leading the delivery of City of Darwin's annual capital works program. The role is pivotal in managing and liaising with various stakeholders including external agencies, inter-government departments, and Elected Members for the planning and delivery of annual capital works projects and asset renewal programs.

About YOU:

The successful person will have demonstrated experience in managing a team and delivering programs and /or multiples projects at the same time. Additionally, the person will have high level of negotiations skills, HR knowledge, WH&S awareness, reporting experience (Financial + Program Delivery), excellent systems skills and capable of building and maintaining external and internal relationships.

YOU will have:

  • Degree level qualifications in Engineering/Project Management or demonstrated equivalent and relevant experience to the role
  • Minimum 5 years' relevant operational experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years leadership/supervisory experience.
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence
  • National Criminal History Check

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. We accept applications only via our portal.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Nik Kleine - Executive Manager Infrastructure on 0438 001 359 during business hours.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

Applications close (5 pm) on 7 October 2025

Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.



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