Northern Territory Government

Job Title Manager Project Delivery Management Contracts

Classification Senior Technical Coordinator Position No. 47588

Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Core Operations – Project Delivery Management Location Darwin, Northern Territory

Reports to Senior Manager Operations Reports to P/No. 45864

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Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary

Applicants qualifications listed in your application.

Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications,

Selected Applicant’s skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The Manager Project Delivery Management (PDM) Contracts is responsible for managing the contractual aspects of projects and programs,

including managing advisers and coordination with other divisions and agencies throughout the pre-procurement, procurement, and delivery phases. The role provides leadership and guidance ensuring the contract management of projects and programs aligns with Power and Water policy and sound commercial practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

Leadership and Management

- Create and maintain a high performing team by providing strong leadership on staff development, succession planning and mentor

programs.
- Manage staff selection, recruitment, training, development, mentoring, and succession planning of employees.
- Review future workforce requirements based on analysis and recommend appropriate actions.
- Support, promote and performance manage employees to achieve business plan initiatives and organisational performance standards.
- Oversee development and integration of safety cultural change, safety development and training programs.
- Develop the capabilities of our employees to deliver the Power and Water Customer Experience.
- Effectively engage change management philosophies and culture.

Operational Efficiency





- Ensure that all contract negotiations are conducted to minimise risk to Power and Water, including conducting comprehensive analysis of options to ensure the best and most cost effective solutions.

- Provide specialised expertise in contract management, providing strategic advice on contract negotiations and agreements, terms, risks

assessments. Lead dispute resolution negotiations and serve as a subject matter expert offering guidance on project risk management.
- Coordinate and manage the preparation and progression of submissions from obtaining delegate approval to tendering, awarding and

varying contracts and project scope.
- Lead the development, assessment, negotiation, approval and execution of agreements between the Agency and third parties.
- Provide timely and strategic advice to senior management, including risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to facilitate executive

decision making and ensure decisions align to overarching objectives.

Contract management

- Establish consistent processes for contract creation, negotiation, execution, and monitoring.

- Ensure contracts operate within budgets and that operational efficiencies and effectiveness are maximised.
- Identify potential risks within contracts (e.g., penalties, understanding termination clauses to escalate to the CEO if required) and

develop mitigation strategies with the Category Managers
- Regularly review contracts and compliance metrics to ensure Power and Water have adhered to all agreed upon terms.
- Implement and manage contract administration plans, systems and procedures, including contract start up and close out activities.
- Provide strong leadership within the project team and its integrated team members (SMEs).

COMPETENCY PROFILE

AT POWER AND WATER

Northern Territory Government

“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.

Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.





Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.

Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports 2 FTE No. of Indirect Reports Nil

Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External

Customers

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to

- Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates

achievement through its people

- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of

Zero Harm

- Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Standards of Behaviour, Management

Standards and Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and Water risk management framework
- Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)

SELECTION CRITERIA Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential • AQF Certificate III or equivalent competencies in • Working within the industry with a minimum of 5 years’

electrical trade, construction, or a related trade experience in contract management or an operational-

qualification, along with relevant knowledge and based role.

experience • Demonstrated experience managing people in large, high-

- Excellent computer literacy, including advanced volume operations.

knowledge of the MS Office suite of projects, and a • Extensive experience in contract, stakeholder and customer willingness and skill to learn current tools quickly management
- Organisational and workforce-planning experience

Desirable • Law or Commerce Degree • Leading and delivering projects with sensitive information
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or and treating projects in-confidence.

PRINCE2 certifications or similar. • Business, financial reporting and budgeting experience
- Management systems focus (quality, OH&S;, risk

and environmental)

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Ali Dbouk on 0483 200 554 for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading

and the value of an extra week’s annual leave. Apply Online: Approved August 2026

https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354501

Vacancy Closes: 09/09/2026 Ahmad Mazloum

General Manager – Project Delivery Management

AT POWER AND WATER

📌 Manager Project Delivery Management Contracts (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin