Northern Territory Government

Job Title Policy and Quality Officer

Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 3 Position No. 13729

Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 09/11/2026

Business Unit Safety, People and Governance Location Darwin

Reports to Principal Enterprise Compliance Reports to P/No. 15509

Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies

Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for

Measures this position and the merit process, click here recruitment plans Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here

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. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here

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

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

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Administering the Power and Water Controlled Document Framework, providing technical guidance on developing, monitoring, interpreting,

understanding policies and procedures, including policy and procedure quality control, whilst working with controlled document owners to implement and maintain the framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

- Administer the controlled document process, including coordinating quality assurance activities, maintaining the controlled document register,

and supporting the upkeep of the published controlled documents portal.
- Provide administrative and coordination support in the preparation of independent reporting to the Power and Water Board, relevant

committees, and regulators.
- Support the maintenance and periodic updates of Power and Water’s Compliance Management Framework and Controlled Document

Framework.
- Provide administrative and coordination support on compliance-related matters,



including collating information, tracking actions, and

assisting with routine compliance activities.
- Respond promptly to requests relating to controlled documents and routine compliance matters, escalating issues as required.

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: Board, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers

LAST UPDATED: 30 July 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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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 • Works with a high level of autonomy within • Developing, monitoring, quality reviewing and established frameworks and provides technical interpreting policies and procedures, as well as guidance on policies and procedures, in line with maintaining a controlled document register and/or the Controlled Document Framework. quality improvements register.

- Plan and prioritise work activities to efficiently • Supporting compliance monitoring and reporting meet business objectives, and an ability to balance activities, including data collation, coordinating inputs conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a and tracking actions against established frameworks.

changing environment. • Undertaking compliance reviews or audits and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, developing appropriate plans or performing necessary

with a proven ability to write clearly and concisely actions based on recommendations and requirements. in plain English and an ability to interact effectively • Previous experience interpreting and applying knowledge with people of diverse cultures. of laws, regulations, and the development and
- The ability to analyse complex information, maintenance of compliance policies or a similar

identify key issues, and evaluate the potential discipline. impact of policy options. This involves critical thinking and problem-solving to ensure policies are effective and align with business objectives.

Desirable • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business • Relevant experience in a regulated utility or commercial administration, law, public policy, quality workplace, or government owned corporation.

management or similar) or equivalent experience.

- Relevant qualifications in business administration,

public policy, internal audit, risk management, compliance, or other relevant discipline.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact David Ujimoto on 0475 395 239 or [email protected] or 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.

Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355713 Approved Vacancy Closes 24/09/2029 Tanya Jacobs, Senior Manager Safety, People and Governance

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