Careers at Council

Executive Manager Projects and Civil Operations
Closes: Mar 11, 2025
- Work for the fastest-growing and second largest city in the NT
- Bring Innovation to our Service Delivery
- Deliver exciting projects for our community
If you are interested in applying for this role please visit the LGSG Services Group website via the link at the bottom of this advert with Job Reference Number R013 and review the Information Pack and Position Requirements.
About the Opportunity
Palmerston is a young, vibrant regional hub with a fast-growing future. Located 20 km from the Territory’s capital Darwin, Palmerston is a diverse community with many young families calling the city ‘home’, along with defence personnel and a range of local businesses. The young city boasts approximately 41,000 residents and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development. With a strong plan in place for the region’s future growth, the City of Palmerston proves to be a "Place for People".
Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community.
There is a sense of pride in the work we do and what we can achieve together for the people of Palmerston.
Coming together with like-minded people is energising and engaging – you know when you apply yourself you can make a difference that matters.
We see investing in our people as an investment in our community.
A wonderful career opportunity for a passionate and inspiring leader, the role will deliver on infrastructure projects and maintenance programs provided to our engaged community. Working with the General Manager Infrastructure, the Executive Manager Projects and Infrastructure requires strong leadership and people skills, a sound strategic outlook, a passion for customer service, technical and financial acumen and an understanding of project delivery and infrastructure management in a growing city.
This key leadership position is within a fast-paced and busy environment and requires a person who is experienced, calm, flexible, people and client-focused and well organised.
An attractive Remuneration Package will be available for the right candidate.
Other benefits of working with City of Palmerston include:
- Attractive salary
- Relocation Allowance
- Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please visit https://www.ezisuite.net/eziJob/LGSG/HRRegistry/default.cfm?act=viewVacancy&vid=272512 to obtain a detailed Information Package about the role and the Application Form.
Once you have read these please contact John Oberhardt on 0411 869 110 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.
Applications close: Monday 10 March 2025
Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply