Local Government Association of Northern Territory

Director Roads & Infrastructure

LGANT is seeking a Director of Roads & Infrastructure. 

The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) is a small, vibrant, and cohesive team of dedicated people who form the peak representative body which delivers services to and provides a ‘voice’ for the 16 local governing bodies in the Northern Territory. LGANT is seeking a Director of Roads & Infrastructure to join our small high performing team.

Position Objective: 

The Director of Roads & Infrastructure will manage and enhance LGANT’s local road network and provide high-level support and advice that enables LGANT to effectively influence the development of public policy.

Key Responsibilities:

The position will: 

• manage LGANT’s 2,000km remote road network including prioritisation, maintenance, upgrades, safety, risks, procurement and contract management;
• be responsible for a range of subject matter relevant to LGANT’s strategic priorities related, but not limited to, roads, transport, infrastructure and asset management;
• influence public policy and decision-making, including through undertaking research and analysis and drafting and coordinating letters, submissions, briefings, plans, reports, and Board papers;
• identify grants and secure resources for road, transport, infrastructure and asset related projects;
• foster relationships including coordinating a road/infrastructure network of relevant officers from member councils and representing LGANT on working groups and committees.

Selection Criteria: 

The following skills, experience and qualifications are:

Essential: 

• Understanding of innovative practices in road construction, maintenance, safety and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering civil/roads infrastructure projects, particularly in regional and remote areas. Experience across Northern and Central Australia will be highly regarded.
• Strong project and contract management skills, including the ability to plan, implement, evaluate and acquit road infrastructure projects.
• Experience in advocacy and policy demonstrating analytical, advisory, research, synthesis and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate curiosity, a can-do and outcomes focused attitude.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain discretion and neutrality.
• A current NT driver’s licence and the ability to travel interstate and to regional and remote areas in the NT.
• An Australian citizen or have a current, relevant visa to work in Australia.

Desirable: 

• Tertiary qualifications or certifications in civil engineering, infrastructure management, or a related field.

Attractive Benefits: 

Recognising the importance of your contribution, LGANT offers a competitive salary package. Additionally, we provide an enhanced superannuation benefit: if you contribute an extra 2.5% of your base salary to your chosen superannuation fund, LGANT will contribute an additional 2% on your behalf. Furthermore, LGANT offers 5 weeks recreation leave, flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.

To Apply:

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving positive change for our members, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria. For all queries phone Rachel Pritchard Director Corporate Services on 0448 187 328.

Position closes: Sunday 26 January 2025.