Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Manager Supplier Relationships
Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 4 Position No. 13361

Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin

Reports to Chief Procurement Officer Reports to P/No. 18808

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

Information above 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
Provide strategic leadership of Supplier Relationship Management to maximise value across the contract lifecycle and manage
commercial and operational risk for Power and Water Corporation. Lead a high-performing team to deliver robust commercial
outcomes through disciplined application of the contract management framework, enabling contract users to realise full value and
minimise contract leakage. Build organisational capability and embed best-practice contract management to position Power and Water
as a leader in Supplier Relationship Management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

- Provide strategic leadership of the Supplier Relationship Management team to maximise value and manage risk across the contract

lifecycle.
- Lead the proactive management of supporting and enabling contracts, including project management, engineering, labour hire, ICT, and

corporate contracts, in accordance with approved contract management frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements.




- Act as the Contract Management change agent by providing strategic input to, and reporting through, the Project Control Group (PCG)

for Asset Management Optimisation (AMO), embedding the approved contract management operating model across the organisation.
- Ensure contracts are appropriately allocated and managed by the correct contract management teams based on scope, complexity, risk,

and value to optimise outcomes and resource utilisation.
- Build and sustain team capability through mentoring, coaching, and performance management to deliver high-quality contract

management and best-value commercial outcomes.
- Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including variations and expiries, to ensure continuity of service delivery, minimise disruption to

contract users, and maintain compliance with contractual obligations.
- Maintain effective governance and assurance across all contract management activities, ensuring consistency, transparency, value for

money, and proactive risk identification and management.
- Foster productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring the team acts as the central interface and

promotes fair and ethical treatment of all parties.

.COMPETENCY PROFILE – Manager of Team

“HOW” to do it (refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds effective teams Building strong-identify 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.

LAST UPDATED: 9/4/26 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description Northern Territory Government





MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 4 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: Chief Procurement Officer, Senior Managers, Project Control Group, Business Unit Contract Users, HSE Team,

Category Managers, Procurement, Employees, External Customers and Suppliers.

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 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 • Demonstrated ability to work with Senior • Experience providing strategic procurement and
Management and Executive leadership throughout to contract management advice in a corporate,
deliver safe, commercial performance outcomes government, utilities or construction environment.
across a variety of contracts • Demonstrated high level leadership, managerial skills,

- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills and Contract Management skills

communication skills to work across a diverse range of people and skills set,
- Proficient knowledge in Northern Territory to drive a collaborative culture and deliver outcomes

Government or Power and Water contract suites, or by agreed deadlines
the ability to quickly learn and interpret. • Extensive experience of contract management

processes, negotiation and dispute resolution to
deliver desirable outcomes

Desirable • Procurement or Contract Management qualifications

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Tony Chen, A/Chief Procurement Officer 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=359810 Approved October 2026
Vacancy Closes 15/11/2026 A/ Chief Procurement Officer

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📌 Manager Supplier Relationship (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin