Project Officer

• Full-time/ permanent opportunity!
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Grow your Career with City of Darwin.

The main aim of this position is timely delivery of designated projects and programs within City of Darwin's capital works program. In this position, it is required to maintain sound and productive relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure scheduled works are communicated effectively, delivered on time and in a harmonious and effective manner.

About you:

In this role as Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring projects and programs are achieved. You will be an organised and efficient person, who ensures projects are completed within set timelines. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to confidently provide technical advice relating to construction. Effective communication and interpersonal skills will be key to ensuring you build and maintain excellent working relationships with construction professionals, service authorities, government and external departments.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a salary range of $88,528.02 - $95,527.33 per annum plus superannuation 12% (For employees under EA) As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program, district allowance and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

You will have:

Level 5

• Diploma of Civil Construction/Diploma of Project Management and/or equivalent experience
• OHS White Card (current)
• Driver's Licence Class C

Level 6

• Diploma of Civil Construction/Diploma of Project Management
• 5 years of relevant experience
• OHS White Card (current)
• Driver's License Class C

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Nik Kleine on 0438001 359 during business hours.

We accept applications only via our portal, and we only contact shortlisted applicants.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close 5 pm on 3^rd May 2026

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