Job Description
Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Contract Manager – General
Classification Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services Position No. 13420
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Supplier Relationship Reports to P/No. 13361
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for
Inclusion and vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require
diversity and Special an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more
Measures information about applying for 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,
Selected Applicant’s skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better
Merit understanding of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
As part of Power and Water’s commercial activities, be part of the Supply Relationship Management team to enhance the level of professional
contract management by managing ‘general ‘or ‘enabling’ contracts for the Corporation and assisting the Works Management (WM) and
Project Delivery Management (PDM) Contract Managers to implement the Contract Management Framework to achieve greater contract
outcomes and value for money. As part of this team carry out the Contract Manager role for General contracts and provide strategic and
tactical contract management advice to WM and PDM.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Contract Management: Carry out the Contract Manager role for General contracts including all start-up, performance management and
close out meetings and liaise between contract user and supplier to ensure services are delivered in accordance with the contract and
the organisational procurement and contract management policies.
Contract Governance and Advice: Assist in implementation and monitoring of Power and Water’s Contract Management Framework for
WM and PDM Contract Managers. Provide mentoring and guidance to those teams and ensure they comply with the Contract
Management Framework. Support Category Managers to deliver their plans through expert advice of knowledge of contractor and
contract performance.
Continuous improvement: Devise strategies to improve contract management performance to assist in delivery of operational and
financial goals of the Corporation. Through continuous monitoring, identify areas of recurrent issues in contract management activities
and develop and implement strategies to improve contract delivery outcomes, with the Category Managers. Upskill and support Contract
Managers in PDM and WM to enable them to manage their contracts including issues, disputes, variations and risks, and undertaking
negotiations with suppliers as required.
Instruments and Reporting: Assist in drafting policies, procedures and driving the compilation of reports on contract management
compliance activities for management/ executive committees.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders: Establish and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and suppliers by providing a consistent approach to enquiries and assisting WM and PDM contract managers to resolve
issue and disputes, and undertake variations and risks, and negotiations with suppliers 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
LAST UPDATED: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
Job Description Northern Territory Government
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, Category Manager,
PDM and WM 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
Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • High level communication skills (written and verbal) • Demonstrated experience at a senior level working in
and the ability to undertake critical conversations either a commercial contract management role, or a
with stakeholders and suppliers. contract management policy and governance
Demonstrated well developed analytical and development role in a fast paced and complex
investigative skills, with proficiency in utilisation of environment.
computer-based contract management software and • Demonstrated experience in providing practical
Microsoft Office software including Excel, and other contract management techniques.
database and reporting systems.
Highly organised and demonstrated ability to work
either as an individual and as part of a team to
deliver strategic project outcomes within specific
parameters, including timeframes and objectives as
set by the requirements of the team.
Desirable • Proficient knowledge in Northern Territory • Experience providing strategic procurement and
Government or Power and Water contract suites, or contract management advice in a corporate,
the ability to quickly learn and interpret. government, utilities or construction environment.
Procurement or Contract Management
qualifications.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Manager Supplier Relationship, Anne-Marie Cruickshank on 0401XXXXXX 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=347105 Approved April 2026
Vacancy Closes 19/05/2026 Eddie Mallan Senior Manager – Supply Chain Strategy and
Operations (A/Chief Procurement Officer)
AT POWER AND WATER:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Contract Manager – General
Classification Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services Position No. 13420
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Supplier Relationship Reports to P/No. 13361
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for
Inclusion and vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require
diversity and Special an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more
Measures information about applying for 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,
Selected Applicant’s skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better
Merit understanding of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
As part of Power and Water’s commercial activities, be part of the Supply Relationship Management team to enhance the level of professional
contract management by managing ‘general ‘or ‘enabling’ contracts for the Corporation and assisting the Works Management (WM) and
Project Delivery Management (PDM) Contract Managers to implement the Contract Management Framework to achieve greater contract
outcomes and value for money. As part of this team carry out the Contract Manager role for General contracts and provide strategic and
tactical contract management advice to WM and PDM.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Contract Management: Carry out the Contract Manager role for General contracts including all start-up, performance management and
close out meetings and liaise between contract user and supplier to ensure services are delivered in accordance with the contract and
the organisational procurement and contract management policies.
Contract Governance and Advice: Assist in implementation and monitoring of Power and Water’s Contract Management Framework for
WM and PDM Contract Managers. Provide mentoring and guidance to those teams and ensure they comply with the Contract
Management Framework. Support Category Managers to deliver their plans through expert advice of knowledge of contractor and
contract performance.
Continuous improvement: Devise strategies to improve contract management performance to assist in delivery of operational and
financial goals of the Corporation. Through continuous monitoring, identify areas of recurrent issues in contract management activities
and develop and implement strategies to improve contract delivery outcomes, with the Category Managers. Upskill and support Contract
Managers in PDM and WM to enable them to manage their contracts including issues, disputes, variations and risks, and undertaking
negotiations with suppliers as required.
Instruments and Reporting: Assist in drafting policies, procedures and driving the compilation of reports on contract management
compliance activities for management/ executive committees.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders: Establish and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and suppliers by providing a consistent approach to enquiries and assisting WM and PDM contract managers to resolve
issue and disputes, and undertake variations and risks, and negotiations with suppliers 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
LAST UPDATED: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
Job Description Northern Territory Government
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, Category Manager,
PDM and WM 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
Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • High level communication skills (written and verbal) • Demonstrated experience at a senior level working in
and the ability to undertake critical conversations either a commercial contract management role, or a
with stakeholders and suppliers. contract management policy and governance
Demonstrated well developed analytical and development role in a fast paced and complex
investigative skills, with proficiency in utilisation of environment.
computer-based contract management software and • Demonstrated experience in providing practical
Microsoft Office software including Excel, and other contract management techniques.
database and reporting systems.
Highly organised and demonstrated ability to work
either as an individual and as part of a team to
deliver strategic project outcomes within specific
parameters, including timeframes and objectives as
set by the requirements of the team.
Desirable • Proficient knowledge in Northern Territory • Experience providing strategic procurement and
Government or Power and Water contract suites, or contract management advice in a corporate,
the ability to quickly learn and interpret. government, utilities or construction environment.
Procurement or Contract Management
qualifications.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Manager Supplier Relationship, Anne-Marie Cruickshank on 0401XXXXXX 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=347105 Approved April 2026
Vacancy Closes 19/05/2026 Eddie Mallan Senior Manager – Supply Chain Strategy and
Operations (A/Chief Procurement Officer)
AT POWER AND WATER:
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Contract Manager – General position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
