Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Category Manager Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 4 Position No. 41144

Job Type
Full-time Duration Ongoing Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin Reports to Chief Procurement Officer Reports to P/No. 18808 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 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. 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 Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Working for the Chief Procurement Officer and providing oversight of governance, reporting, and analytics, as well as ensuring the development and delivery of plans and targets across the Corporation’s Supply Chain functions. This includes supply chain optimisation planning, execution and monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered Business Support
• Work as part of the Supply Chain Strategy and Operations Management team providing quality analytics, advice and assistance for the Corporation’s supply chain outcomes in accordance with Power and Water Corporation’s various frameworks.
- Manage the Corporation’s supply chain reporting frameworks, including the development, construction and delivery of Ministerial, Board and executive level reports.
- Collaborate with business units and specialists to expand product categories, and drive value across the supply chain.
- Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of supply chain performance to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of business and policy direction.
- Identifies and manages commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational,



ethical and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on category objectives, while encouraging opportunity and innovation. External
• Lead negotiation on high impact, complex supply arrangements and contract issues to deliver better commercial outcomes.
- Undertake forecasting of services and product demand to ensure the sustainability of planning and reliability. Accountabilities
• Drive the Corporation’s supply chain strategies and associated change processes to optimise supply chain efficiency, governance and performance, including the formulation of category management and associated plans.
- Initiate, research, recommend and implement new initiatives, work procedures, practices and systems including initiatives surrounding special projects to improve supply chain efficiency and outcomes.
- Develop and implement plans to meet business needs, enhance stakeholder engagement, and challenge and motivate providers to optimise service outcomes.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of category markets, suppliers and stakeholders and maintain control of all category strategies, projects and arrangements.
- Work to support the development and execution of category best practices to support strategic sourcing and facilities.
- Achieve or exceed annual efficiency and project budget targets, achieved through effective commercial management of suppliers and internal stakeholders. LAST UPDATED: 5 September 2025 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________ AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description
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 robust-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 and Suppliers 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 SELECTION CRITERIA Qualification & Skills Experience Essential
• High level of interpersonal and communication
• Demonstrated and proven experience in delivering Category skills conducive to maintaining open and effective Management / Asset Management leadership in a complex relationships with stakeholders, industry and industry sector, including activities in remote and urban clients. environments
• High level of motivation, initiative and drive to
• Demonstrated experience and proven track record in financial progress work including the ability to manage budgets. diverse teams, drive efficiency and manage
• Experience in preparing high level analytics, strategic advice and change. assistance to contract outcomes
• Demonstrated high level of commercial
• Experience in implementing category, sourcing and contract awareness, financial analysis, and business management strategies, systems and processes to generate development. sustainable multi-year savings and supply risk reduction
- High level of written communication skills. outcomes across a broad range of supply, service’s and works segments. Desirable
• Relevant tertiary Qualifications
• Experience in providing Category Management leadership FURTHER INFORMATION 1. Contact Tony Chen on 0455 473 675 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 https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359828 Approved October 2026 Vacancy Closes 10/11/2026 Tony Chen Supply Chain and Strategy Operations AT POWER AND WATER:

📌 Category Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin