Northern Territory Government

Job Title Procurement Partner

Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 3 Position No. 029374

Job Type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 07/01/2026

Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin

Reports to Manager Procurement Services Reports to P/No. 13856

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Services, this role focusses on coordinating and advising on all aspects of the procurement process to ensure the achievement of compliant and commercial procurement outcomes for Power and Water Corporation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

Business Support

- Providing expert advice to contribute to decision-making and strategic direction in procurement in accordance with Power and Water

Corporation’s Procurement Framework and Procurement Rules.
- Assist with the preparation of quality market approach documentation for all complex procurement activities including industry

engagement, facilitating legal review and complaint management.
- Work collaboratively towards business objectives, and provide advice and contribute to decision-making, identifying emerging issues/risks.
- Provide leadership and relationship management to ensure team members work collaboratively and contribute to achieving the

accreditation standards and business outcomes on time and to client/stakeholder expectations.
- Support Business Unit’s through the supplier selection process, including commercial negotiations.




- Establish and maintain records and systems and provide quality performance reports as required.

External

- Consult and negotiate on the development, delivery and evaluation of procurement strategies and activities.
- Establish networks to enable performance benchmarking, monitor market trends and maintain currency in procurement trends and

developments.
- Communicate needs, facilitate business transactions and resolve issues with vendors, service providers and consultants.
- Influence the development of procurement policy, programs and services.

Accountabilities

- Develop and implement plans and strategies to meet business needs, enhance stakeholder engagement, and challenge and motivate

providers to optimise service outcomes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative procurement strategies, supply arrangements and negotiating plans to deliver value

for money outcomes.
- Provide authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of the procurement function to encourage creative practices, achieve

delivery of business outcomes and support policy directions.
- Apply the procurement governance and risk management framework to ensure compliance, manage risk and improve procurement activity

and performance. LAST UPDATED: March 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

AT POWER AND WATER

Northern Territory Government

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“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 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0

Key Interactions: 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 your activities and responsibilities within the Power and Water risk management framework

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential • Demonstrated high level of commercial awareness • Proven experience in the delivery of construction, goods,

and analytical skills. professional and technical services, corporate and

- High level of motivation, initiative and drive to administrative services, and an awareness of the

progress work including the ability to reimplement, procurement lifecycle. and document improved work practices, as well as • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management,

contributing to policy development. with a focus on facilitating purchasing or project delivery

- Demonstrated understanding of project outcomes.

management and process mapping/improvement • Demonstrated experience in identifying and responding to techniques. strategic improvement opportunities, in particular in
- High level interpersonal and communication skills relation to purchasing and procurement activities.

conducive to maintaining open and effective • Experience in research investigation and analysis providing relationships with stakeholders, industry and clients. advice to stakeholders on procurement matters and in the
- Advanced problem solving, planning, organisational development of Power Water Corporation policy and

and decision-making skills. procedure. Desirable • Qualification from the Chartered Institute of • Experience in sourcing and contracting in the Utilities

Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent. sector or in the construction, goods, professional and technical services, or corporate and administrative services industries.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Robyn Skein, Manager Procurement Services on 08 8924 5146 or [email protected] for further information about the

position.
- Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
- The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.

Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355402 Approved 26 August 2026

Vacancy Closes 14/09/2026 Eddie Mallan, Acting Chief Procurement Officer, Finance and

Business Services

AT POWER AND WATER

📌 Procurement Partner (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin