Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Enterprise Project Services,

Contractor Compliance Unit

Job title Senior Contract and Audit Investigation Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Palmerston

Position number 40309 RTF 354843 Closing 21/09/2026

Contact officer Lucy Robinson, Director Contractor Compliance on 08 8946 5063 or [email protected]

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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354843

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

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

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Primary objective

Lead risk-based audits and investigations on NTG Conditions of Contract and legislative requirements for construction projects, with a primary focus on Quality Management, Aboriginal Engagement, local benefit commitment and Work Health and Safety (WHS). Provide authoritative advice and coordinate compliance activities and resources to support consistent,

defensible and risk-based outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1.



Lead risk-based audits and investigations of contractor compliance on construction projects to ensure they meet NTG

and legislative requirements.
- Provide authoritative advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on contractor compliance obligations,

audit findings, corrective actions and appropriate risk treatments.
- Contribute to contractor management capability uplift by developing guidance, sharing compliance insights and lessons learned, and supporting targeted education and engagement activities that improve understanding and application of contractual and legislative requirements.

1. Undertake complex compliance investigations and analysis, evaluate evidence and prepare clear, concise and defensible

audit reports, briefs and recommendations for senior management.
1. Travel to regional and remote locations across the Northern Territory, including overnight stays, either via self-drive 4WD

and/or light aircraft to conduct audits, investigations and other compliance activities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience working in an environment applying legislation, providing expert advice to senior managers

and external stakeholders and in developing, implementing and monitoring governance,



compliance and risk management frameworks and initiatives.
1. Demonstrated ability to lead the complete audit life cycle including the ability to write high level, concise reports with

defensible recommendations within tight deadlines, whilst maintaining impartiality, objectivity and professionalism.
1. Demonstrated experience working with Quality Management and WHS systems including the ability to assess evidence,

evaluate corrective actions to determine compliance with contractual, legislative and management system requirements.
1. Demonstrated ability to manage own performance through effective time management, flexibility in responding to

changing demands, and proficient use of computer applications and software to review, update and extract information.
1. Demonstrated ability in developing and delivering information sessions and engagement activities, driving capability uplift

whilst maintaining effective, collaborative and professional partnerships.
1. Demonstrated ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders on complex or sensitive compliance matters.
2. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of

autonomy on sensitive or complex matters, while maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, procedural fairness and qualified integrity. Desirable

1. A Degree or Diploma qualification in Quality Auditing and WHS or related discipline, relevant to the role and awarded by

an Australian institution or equivalent.
1. Certificate of attainment in Lead Auditing.

📌 Senior Contract and Audit Investigation Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Palmerston City