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We have a permanent full-time opportunity for a qualified and experienced Projects Officer focusing on Growth and Development to join our Innovation Hub based at Civic Centre, Darwin, NT.

About the opportunity

As a key member of the City Growth and Development Program Area, this position will be required to ensure satisfactory delivery of identified projects and initiatives for City Growth and Development.

The role will assist in leading and building upon city growth and development projects in accordance with legislative requirements, City of Darwin policy, processes, approved delegations, and values.

If successful you will be required to Manage the Street Food Program and associated events including booking of sites, assessing and preparing permits, delivering vendor workshops, managing invoices and brand development.

The successful applicant will be required to at times conduct community consultation, including responding to feedback and providing information on City Growth and Development and projects in conjunction with relevant parties.

Who are we looking for?

This role would be suited to an experienced project officer with experience in events, media correspondence and has a high attention to detail and must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in managing and overseeing projects. Has completed a Diploma in Project Management or equivalent and can manage diverse relationships at various organisational levels.

It is highly important that the successful applicant has well developed written and verbal communication skills, as they will be required prepare routine correspondence, Council reports, documents, agendas and minutes and undertake research with great attention to detail as and when required.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $76,319 per annum, which is negotiable depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.

And most of all, you'll know that you're helping members of your community with services that will greatly enhance their quality of life when it has never been more valuable.

Don't delay. Make a difference. Apply now.

For other essential and desirable requirements, please refer to the position description.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.