City of Palmerston

Manager Civil Operations

City of Palmerston presents an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation, where collaboration and personal development are core components. We provide a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.

Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community.

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".

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.

The Manager of Civil Operations is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Council's civil and building infrastructure across the municipality, ensuring it remains safe and functional. This role involves coordinating various programs and services that support the implementation of the City of Palmerston Community Plan, including:

• Civil infrastructure and building maintenance and operations

• Tender and contract management
• Project and budget management
• Program development and implementation
• Provide leadership and direction to staff on the Community Plan, helping staff make connections between their roles, customer experiences and the Palmerston community
• Foster collaborative relationships while promoting an effective customer-centric focus and behaviours

The Manager Civil Operations will develop and lead as strong, cohesive and effective team that fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Key focuses of the role include accountabilities, skills, agility, capabilities and providing an exceptional customer's experience.

The role will promote and exemplify Council's vision to meet community expectations, deliver organisational key performance indicators and maintain accountabilities in line with the Community Plan and customer ethos of "people are at the centre of all we do and deliver."

The successful applicant will be required to prove their eligibility to work in Australia, possession of a Current C Class NT Driver's Licence, be willing to undergo a criminal history check and provide documentation regarding their qualifications/ licences prior to City of Palmerston's employment offer being confirmed.

At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.

Applications close: 5:00 pm Wednesday 2 April 2025