Executive Manager Projects And Civil Operations

Lead Infrastructure Projects in a Dynamic Community

City of Palmerston, the Northern Territory’s youngest city, is a vibrant and welcoming community. With a population of over 40,000 residents across 14 suburbs, we are committed to fostering diversity, unity, and safety. Our vision is to create ‘A Place for People’, focusing on our strengths to ensure our city thrives into the future.

We are seeking an Executive Manager Projects and Civil Operations to lead the delivery of projects and manage the effective operation of our infrastructure assets, including transport, lighting, buildings, and facilities. In this key leadership role, you will:

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, developing the skills and capabilities of staff.
Ensure projects and services are delivered within designated timeframes and budgets.
Administer and manage contracts, ensuring contractor compliance and performance.
Apply judgement and problem-solving skills to gather and analyse complex information.
The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of seven years’ relevant experience. You will have demonstrated experience in project management, team leadership, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve community-focused outcomes.

Joining City of Palmerston offers:

A positive work environment where diversity is respected and valued.
Six weeks annual leave and three weeks personal leave.
Dedicated support for training opportunities and professional development.
Opportunities to contribute to a community-focused organisation.
If you are committed to delivering value for all stakeholders in an ethical, social, and environmentally responsible manner, we encourage you to apply.

Next Steps

Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on the Apply Button.

Once you have read these please contact John Oberhardt on 0411 86+ 110 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

To Apply

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Applications close +am Monday, 10 March 2025.