EMPLOYMENT PROFILES
The true strength of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure comes from the passionate and dedicated people who work for the department.
You can make your mark in new Territory as an employee of DPI by contributing to the development of the Northern Territory through numerous career opportunities including architecture and designing, engineering and planning, surveying, project managing and much more!
There are many jobs online now, and you can find out more about our staff who perform the job every day in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Read our stories...
A/Project Manager Major Projects, Darwin
"I enjoy the variety of work and the challenges that can only be found in the Northern Territory."
"Due to the vast expanse of the NT and the small population, I tend to deal with issues on all levels, much more so than my interstate counterparts. I believe this has strengthened my engineering skills as well as my management skills."
"The Territory is a very unique place – both environmentally and socially. The seasons are so dramatic and so is the landscape - it is like nothing else on earth."
Manager Public Transport Planning, Darwin
"What I like most about my position is that it has both an operational and strategic focus."
"is a diverse agency both in the work it performs and in the people it employs. This has provided me with an opportunity to get involved in a broad range of projects and new initiatives and has made my job both rewarding and interesting."
"I would say the top four things I love about living in the Territory are; weather, people, outdoor lifestyle and the great markets and restuarants."
Senior Architectural Drafter, Darwin
"I enjoy a fantastic mix of design and engineering, desk work and site work. It works both sides of the brain!"
"Good working conditions, interesting construction projects and providing essential buildings for the community. Being able to see the end user using the product, like roads or buildings."
"The Territory is a close knit community, great icons like Uluru and Kakadu and offers professionals some first class opportunites."
Acting Senior Project Engineer, Darwin
"I chose Civil Engineering for the contribution Engineers make to the society as a whole."
"Choosing Civil Engineering in particular, as one can clearly see the contribution Engineers make to the society as a whole, through planning, design and construction of roads, buildings, bridges, dams, water supply and sewerage systems etc."
"Working at DPI means team work, staff recognition, job satisfaction, dedicated teams, cheerful working environment and utilisation of range of skills."
Project Officer, Alice Springs
"The job's always different and I work in the most beautiful parts of Australia."
Marine Surveyor, Darwin
"The NT has world heritage listed areas and national parks to visit, so it's great for the children."
"Implementing safety standards on vessel has always been choice of work even while I was sailing on large vessel as a Marine Engineering."
"Ships and sea has always been my passion. Ensuring safety on vessel is a good way of pursuing my career."
Surveyor, Darwin
"It's great to have a job that allows youto work both inside and outside. The surveying profession has evolved over the years from chains and alidades, to total stations, to GPS and still embraces the changes in technology. It's a career that definately keeps you on your toes to be up to date with the latest technology."
"I love the diversity of jobs - from levelling the tide gauge in Groote Eylandt to establishing control marks along the bank of the Daly River to maintaining the CORS network in the Darwin region!."
"The Territory is the best place in Australia from the Tropical north to the red centre. It's great for camping, fishing, travelling to Asia, friends, sport, the list goes on!"
Technical Officer Traffic Section, Darwin
"I like working in an environment that has a good balance of work - both in and out of the office."
"I chose Civil Engineering in particular, as one can clearly see the contribution Engineers make to the society as a whole, through planning, design and construction of roads, buildings, bridges, dams, water supply and sewerage systems etc."
Senior Planner, Alice Springs
"I provide strategic advice on issues affecting my community."
Traffic Project Engineer, Darwin
"I am provided the opportunity to expand on, and develop my skills within a supportive and energetic work environment."
"I love the laid back lifestyle, great social network, outdoor living, the career opportunities available in the Territory."
Project Administrator, Alice Springs
"I enjoy the challenging work that I do and the development opportunities that DPI offers."
"Great people to work with and great career & development opportunities to gain, development & enhance skills"
"A fantastically relaxed lifestyle, friends for life and it’s sunny all year long!"
Mechanical Project Officer, Alice Springs
"I chose this career path with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, for the opportunities made available through the Department.".
"I enjoy the different challenges that present every day and the new and exciting prospects that allow me to continue learning."
"I love living in the Territory for the social lifestyle and the small town feel but big city resources."
UMR Clerk, Alice Springs
"I chose this career path for the fantastic opportunities to learn new skills and broaden my horizons."
"I love living in the Territory for the great opportunities and working with such great people."