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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure Planning and Operational

and Logistics Support, Contractor Compliance

Job title Assistant Director Contractor Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Compliance

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 11/01/2025

Salary $128,551 – $143,611 Location Palmerston

Position number 38385 RTF 307372 Closing 06/11/2024

Contact officer Lucy Robinson, Director Contractor Compliance Unit on 08 8946 5063 or lucy.robinson@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307372

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Manage an audit team and administer the departments audit program on construction projects to determine and adopt

compliance with applicable Northern Territory Government and/or Commonwealth of Australia Government laws,

regulations, standards, and contracts. Act as the recognised reference point for external and internal stakeholders to provide

expert advice and ensure all persons are fully informed to mitigate risk.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Administer the departments audit program on construction project contract requirements for work health and safety,

local content, Aboriginal engagement, and quality management and assist with the management of a consultant panel

contract of external auditors.

2. Provide expert advice to stakeholders on reported contractor health and safety matters, including monitoring

compliance against legislative and contractual requirements.

3. Assist in leading the broader unit and manage a small team of auditors, building on their capabilities to strengthen

consultation, engagement, and communication to deliver an effective service.

4. Prepare or contribute to the preparation of executive reports and resolution strategies which may involve contentious

and/or business critical issues.

5. Prepare and deliver training to internal and external stakeholders across the Northern Territory to enhance levels of

industry knowledge and compliance.

6. Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of ICT reporting systems which enable the collection and

analysis of data to identify risk to the department and areas for future improvement.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Extensive broad experience gained at a middle to senior management level in audits, evaluations, risk management and

change management.

2. Experience working within a regulatory environment applying legislation, policies, and procedures.

3. Well-developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships and minimise conflict.

4. Demonstrated successful leadership experience with the ability to exercise discretion and achieve high standard

outcomes in tight timeframes with competing priorities.

5. Demonstrated experience preparing and conveying complex information concisely and accurately to diverse audiences.

6. Sound knowledge using databases and spreadsheets for analysis and reporting.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in Auditing and Work Health and Safety awarded by an Australian institution.

2. Certificate IV in Government Investigations or similar.