Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Senior Program Manager
Classification Senior Technical Coordinator (STC) Position No. 47652
Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Core Operations – Project Delivery Management Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager Delivery Reports to P/No. 45865

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Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
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recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible 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.

Information about If you are selected and accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience,
Selected Applicant’s qualifications, skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and
Merit better understanding of the reasons for the decision. For further information: click here

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Provide strategic leadership and direction to Power and Water’s program and project management initiatives. cultivating a culture of excellence,
innovation, and continuous improvement within our program management framework.

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.

Strategic Program Planning and Execution:
• Exemplify exceptional leadership in steering and orchestrating complex programs and projects, underscoring a commitment to the highest

standards of delivery excellence.

- Pioneering the evolution of Program Delivery Management as part of the Core Operations team into a distinguished Centre of Excellence (CoE),

formulate and implement best practices, methodologies, and standards that epitomise industry-leading program management prowess.

- Champion strategic alignment, providing visionary guidance to project teams and promoting CoE principles throughout the program lifecycle.
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement that emphasises innovation,



collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence.
- Display acumen in judiciously allocating and managing program resources, optimising utilisation, and aligning staffing with the discerned

priorities reflective of CoE principles.

- Collaborate harmoniously with resource managers to adeptly address constraints, championing an agile and adaptable approach to resource

develop and manage program budgets, tracking expenditures and ensure financial compliance.

- Provide regular budget updates to program sponsors and senior leadership.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:
• Serve as the linchpin in the cultivation and maintenance of robust stakeholder relationships, facilitating transparent communication and

ensuring unwavering alignment with overarching program objectives.

- Esteemed ambassador for project-related matters, embodying CoE in facilitating collaboration and strategic partnerships.
- Communicate high-level changes to stakeholders and facilitate change management processes.

Quality Assurance and Reporting:
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.

- Prepare and present regular program status reports to the line manager, senior leadership, and stakeholders, highlighting achievements and

advancements in adherence to CoE benchmarks.

- Conduct exhaustive post-program and project reviews, weaving insightful analyses into lessons learned that drive future improvements and

bolster the CoE continuous development.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

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

AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description Northern Territory Government
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 1* No. of Indirect Reports Nil
Key Interactions: General Manager, Senior Manager Delivery, Project Managers, Manager Risk & Controls, Contracts Manager,

Reporting & Analysis Manager, External stakeholders, Customers, Contractors and Suppliers.

- The number of direct reports may vary based on the program size and employment of contract labour.

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

- Actively align,



support and promote Power and Water Corporation’s (PWC) Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that

celebrates achievement through its people.

- Carry out duties in accordance with PWC’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 PWC’s Standards of Behaviour, Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all your activities and responsibilities within the PWC risk management
framework.

- Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)
- Hold and maintain a current (issued within the past 6 months) National Police Check clearance prior to commencing duties within PDM, in line

with the Enterprise Risk Management Standard and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. This clearance must be maintained
throughout employment.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • AQF Certificate III or equivalent skills, knowledge and • Minimum of 8 years of water, sewer and hydraulic
experience and appropriate license(s)s where infrastructure related experience in project and
applicable program delivery demonstrating a track record of

- Demonstrated organisational skills in the sourcing of successful project and program delivery.

material requirements, contractor requirements and • Demonstrated capability in planning, scheduling, and
associated internal and external resources. delivering works within a multi-utility environment,

- In-depth knowledge and application of program supported by a strong understanding of and

management methodologies, tools, and techniques compliance with embedded works management
(Microsoft Office Product Suite, Maximo, Microsoft processes.
Project, Scheduler and TRIM or similar) • Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams,

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder including work allocation, performance management,

management skills. stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of

accurate and timely operational and project reporting.

Desirable • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification • Demonstrated experience forming a high-performance
(PRINCE2). project team.

• Knowledge of Northern Territory procedures and • Demonstrated experience successfully delivering
standard work practices. projects within Indigenous Essential Services (IES) and

- A bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field remote Northern Territory environments, including a

robust understanding of the unique logistical, cultural,
regulatory, and stakeholder engagement requirements
associated with these projects.

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Cliff Stone on 0459 546 181 or [email protected] 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.

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358617 Approved October 2026

Vacancy Closes: 05/11/2026 Ahmad Mazloum General Manager, Project Delivery Management

AT POWER AND WATER:

📌 Senior Program Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin