At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major infrastructure projects and ensure they meet safety and efficiency standards.
- Company: Join Airport Development Group, a values-driven organisation shaping Northern Australia's future.
- Benefits: Enjoy development opportunities, supportive leadership, and additional leave entitlements.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities through well-managed airport operations.
- Qualifications: Degree in Project Management or related field; experience in infrastructure projects required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Deliver Major Infrastructure Projects That Shape the Future of Northern Australia. Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to join our Capital Projects team and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of airport and infrastructure projects across our airports.
Reporting to the Director of Capital, you will act as ADG's representative throughout the project lifecycle, providing governance, oversight and assurance to ensure capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with approved business cases, funding requirements and strategic objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a project delivery professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and enjoys influencing outcomes through strong governance, commercial acumen and contractor management.
About the Role
As Delivery Manager, you will oversee the delivery of capital proposals and projects within ADG's capital program. You will work closely with external consultants, contractors, executive stakeholders and operational teams to ensure projects progress through the appropriate governance frameworks and achieve desired business outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the delivery and governance of capital projects across the ADG portfolio
- Acting as the primary interface between ADG and external delivery partners
- Monitoring contractor and consultant performance against contractual obligations and KPIs
- Conducting project assurance reviews, compliance audits and governance assessments
- Reviewing project budgets, forecasts, procurement activities, variations and commercial performance
- Preparing and presenting project reports, recommendations and governance submissions
- Supporting Executive, Capital Investment Committee and Board approval processes
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators and industry partners
- Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory and operational requirements
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
- Degree qualification in Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience delivering or overseeing infrastructure, construction or capital works projects
- Strong understanding of project governance, controls and capital investment processes
- Experience managing contractor and consultant performance
- Proven capability in project assurance, compliance, audit or governance activities
- Strong commercial and contractual management skills
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
- Ability to successfully complete an Australian Federal Police Check
- Current NT Driver's Licence
Desirable:
- Experience within aviation, transport, defence or critical infrastructure sectors
- Experience working with outsourced project management and engineering consultancies
- Programme Management Office (PMO) experience
- Membership of AIPM, PMI or equivalent professional body
Why ADG?
At Airport Development Group, we support communities across the Northern Territory through safe, reliable, and well-managed airport operations. You will join a values-led organisation that supports growth, balance, and wellbeing. We offer development opportunities, supportive leadership, additional leave entitlements for eligible staff, access to wellbeing programs, and salary packaging options.
Your work will directly support senior leaders and contribute to ADG’s focus on safety, compliance, service, and operational excellence. At ADG, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Delivery Manager in Darwin employer: Airport Development Group
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