Technical Trainee

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Transport and Civil Infrastructure

Job title Technical Trainee Designation Technical 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 12/10/2026 for 2 years

Salary $62,094 - $69,430 Location Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek

Position number 46021 RTF 350087 Closing 10/08/2026

Contact officer Vicki Higgins on 08 8999 3421 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350087

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To undertake a relevant Certificate IV qualification and structured on-the-job training to develop the knowledge, skills, and

practical experience required to support the successful delivery of capital works, minor works, and planned maintenance

programs under the guidance of Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timeframes, scope, and

budget.

Context statement

Transport and Civil Infrastructure provide specialist project and contract management services for the planning, construction

and maintenance of transport infrastructure assets across the Territory, including roads, bridges, aerodromes, barge landings

and marine infrastructure.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with site supervision and documentation of works to ensure workmanship and materials comply with specifications

and contract requirements.

2. Assist with maintaining construction records, including as-constructed drawings, daily diaries and photographic records.

3. Assist with asset inspections to support the preparation of project proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, contract

documentation, procurement and contract administration.

4. Assist in drafting documentation for Tier 1 and Tier 2 works and contribute to project presentations.

5. Assist with tender assessments to build knowledge of the Value for Territory process.

6. Assist with design reviews to understand specific project constraints.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Completed year 12 or relevant industry experience, including traffic management and work health and safety.

2. Basic knowledge of the civil construction industry or interest in project management.

3. Ability to prioritise workload and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.

4. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate correspondence.

5. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and communicate with technical and non-technical

stakeholders in a professional manner.

6. Basic information technology skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.

7. Ability to complete Certificate IV level training.

8. Current NT driver’s licence.

Desirable

1. Possess or have the ability to obtain, a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Further information

Travel to regional and remote locations may be required.