Job Description
Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Records Manager
Classification Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services Position No. 22456
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Safety, People and Governance Location Darwin
Reports to Integrity Officer and Information Manager Reports to P/No. 42088
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
The objective of the position is to deliver operational records and information management services, leadership of the Records Management
team, delivery of electronic management solutions and providing strategic direction on records and information management to ensure
compliance with legislation and standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Provide specialist advice and functional leadership to promote accountable and compliant recordkeeping and information management
practices to meet strategic objectives of the Corporation.
Manage and coordinate the continued development of functional records and retention schedules to ensure compliance with NTG
Records Standards and Information Act.
Contribute to the identification, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of information and records management improvement
initiatives, projects, and supporting policies and procedures.
Engage with all stakeholders internal and external including the Information Commissioner of the Northern Territory to ensure
compliance with all legislative requirements and the implementation of all records and information strategies.
Develop education, training and awareness programs on information management and records management for employees.
Manage staff and monitor budget related expenditure inclusive of contractor and project expenditure ensuring all budgetary
requirements are met.
Maintain and review record retention schedules and disposal activities in accordance with legislation and in-line with NTG and PWC
specific retention schedules. Maintain the functional Business Classification Scheme to ensure the accurate identification, classification
and titling of records.
Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s safety, environmental and quality policies and corporate values and strategies.
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.
LAST UPDATED: February 2026
AT POWER AND WATER:
Job Description Northern Territory Government
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 3 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive Leadership Team,
Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers
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 • Demonstrated knowledge and experience at a middle • Demonstrated experience in information
management level, of records and information management environment
management, archive theories, systems, standards and • 3 years’ experience providing operational
legislation supervision and support to staff and client service
High level knowledge of best practice records and delivery with internal and external clients
information management frameworks within NTG, • Experience in supporting and participating in
Territory and Commonwealth legislation. confidential investigations
• Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to the • Proven ability to analyse problems implement
identification, implementation, measurement and effective solutions to meet the business units’ needs
reporting on information and records. on records and information management issues
Proven ability to implement change management and including enhanced use of Content Manager or
implement projects, strategies, policies and procedures equivalent
High level knowledge and experience of electronic Content
Manager or equivalent records and information
management systems at the administrator level
Provide operational supervision, support team outcomes
and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver
corporate objectives
High level knowledge of both the Information Act,
Information Privacy Principles (IPP’s) and Records
Management standard policies
Desirable • Formal tertiary qualification in Records Management and • Well-developed organisational skills and information
or Professional membership in associate industry management project development experience
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Shane Thompson on 0477XXXXXX 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=346276 Approved February 2026
Vacancy Closes 04/05/2026 John Pease Deputy Chief Executive Officer- Safety, People &
Governance
AT POWER AND WATER:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Records Manager
Classification Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services Position No. 22456
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Safety, People and Governance Location Darwin
Reports to Integrity Officer and Information Manager Reports to P/No. 42088
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
The objective of the position is to deliver operational records and information management services, leadership of the Records Management
team, delivery of electronic management solutions and providing strategic direction on records and information management to ensure
compliance with legislation and standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Provide specialist advice and functional leadership to promote accountable and compliant recordkeeping and information management
practices to meet strategic objectives of the Corporation.
Manage and coordinate the continued development of functional records and retention schedules to ensure compliance with NTG
Records Standards and Information Act.
Contribute to the identification, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of information and records management improvement
initiatives, projects, and supporting policies and procedures.
Engage with all stakeholders internal and external including the Information Commissioner of the Northern Territory to ensure
compliance with all legislative requirements and the implementation of all records and information strategies.
Develop education, training and awareness programs on information management and records management for employees.
Manage staff and monitor budget related expenditure inclusive of contractor and project expenditure ensuring all budgetary
requirements are met.
Maintain and review record retention schedules and disposal activities in accordance with legislation and in-line with NTG and PWC
specific retention schedules. Maintain the functional Business Classification Scheme to ensure the accurate identification, classification
and titling of records.
Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s safety, environmental and quality policies and corporate values and strategies.
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.
LAST UPDATED: February 2026
AT POWER AND WATER:
Job Description Northern Territory Government
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 3 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive Leadership Team,
Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers
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 • Demonstrated knowledge and experience at a middle • Demonstrated experience in information
management level, of records and information management environment
management, archive theories, systems, standards and • 3 years’ experience providing operational
legislation supervision and support to staff and client service
High level knowledge of best practice records and delivery with internal and external clients
information management frameworks within NTG, • Experience in supporting and participating in
Territory and Commonwealth legislation. confidential investigations
• Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to the • Proven ability to analyse problems implement
identification, implementation, measurement and effective solutions to meet the business units’ needs
reporting on information and records. on records and information management issues
Proven ability to implement change management and including enhanced use of Content Manager or
implement projects, strategies, policies and procedures equivalent
High level knowledge and experience of electronic Content
Manager or equivalent records and information
management systems at the administrator level
Provide operational supervision, support team outcomes
and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver
corporate objectives
High level knowledge of both the Information Act,
Information Privacy Principles (IPP’s) and Records
Management standard policies
Desirable • Formal tertiary qualification in Records Management and • Well-developed organisational skills and information
or Professional membership in associate industry management project development experience
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Shane Thompson on 0477XXXXXX 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=346276 Approved February 2026
Vacancy Closes 04/05/2026 John Pease Deputy Chief Executive Officer- Safety, People &
Governance
AT POWER AND WATER:
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Records Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office 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 Back Office Jobs is a plus.
