Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Manager - Performance and Assurance
Classification PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT Position no. 45363
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Performance, Reporting and Improvement - Core Operations Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager Performance - Reporting and Improvement Reports to p/no. 42416
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To lead the delivery of performance, compliance, assurance, and business support functions across Core Operations, ensuring alignment with Power
and Water's governance frameworks and strategic objectives. The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement and assurance practices,
and supporting operational and financial performance through effective leadership, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The "WHAT" to be delivered
Performance and Assurance
• Manage the oversight of compliance assurance activities for Core Operations in accordance with Power and Water's Compliance Framework,
including providing strategic and tactical advice and coordination assistance for corporate stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement by embedding risk-based thinking and strong governance into the day-to-day.
* Implement and oversee operational assurance and control processes to improve consistency, accountability, and performance.
* Manage the coordination and review cross-functional contributions to corporate documents, including briefing notes, ministerial responses,
and technical updates, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
* Oversee, coordinate, review, advise on cross-functional inputs into the development of quality standards, procedures and business unit
documents to ensure appropriate controls are in place to comply with Power and Water policies and standards.
* Monitor Core Operations performance against agreed metrics and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders where action is required.
Business Operations and Support
• Manage the Business Support team, ensuring timely delivery of financial, administrative, and project support services across capital and operational programs.
* Accountable for the operational reporting and analysis of the capital portfolio through the Capex Portfolio Steering Committee, ensuring data
accuracy, governance alignment, and visibility of progress and risks.
* Work across teams to investigate and resolve emerging business issues or process gaps that impact delivery; partnering with stakeholders to
implement sustainable solutions.
* Ensure delivery of fit-for-purpose business processes that support effective decision-making, operational efficiency, and alignment with policy
and compliance requirements.
* Support the coordination and review of capital portfolio inputs for the Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) and business planning processes,
ensuring project prioritisation reflects risk, strategic alignment, and available funding.
Financial Oversight and Reporting
• Support financial governance by coordinating reporting and forecasting of capital and operational expenditure across Core Operations.
* Partner with Finance and operational teams to ensure high-quality data underpins performance and budget reporting.
* Support the rollout and application of budget management processes within Core Operations, embedding financial discipline.
People Leadership and Team Delivery
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, performance feedback, and targeted development opportunities.
* Set clear priorities, manage resources effectively, and ensure team outcomes are delivered on time and to the required standard.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team and across stakeholder groups.
Safety, Environment, and Customer Focus
• Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture, supporting safety conversations, risk assessments, and performance monitoring.
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and policies in all team activities and promote sustainability through operational practices.
* Deliver customer-focused services by building strong internal relationships and ensuring deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.
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LAST UPDATED: April 2026
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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 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.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 5 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees
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 ability to lead high-performing teams and engage, • Proven experience leading or coordinating
influence, and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder compliance, assurance, and governance activities,
groups. including the development and implementation of
* Proven ability to design, implement, and improve business processes quality standards, procedures, policies, and
and performance frameworks aligned to strategic and operational controls; and knowledge of frameworks.
objectives. • Experience implementing or managing performance
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated frameworks and reporting systems that align
ability to prepare high-quality documentation, including reports, operational outcomes with strategic objectives.
submissions, and corporate responses within tight timeframes. • Demonstrated experience leading teams in a
* Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, dynamic environment, setting priorities, managing
identify trends, and provide insights to support performance resourcing, and fostering a culture of collaboration
improvement and informed decision-making. and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance, risk-based thinking, and • Experience contributing to corporate or capital
governance frameworks in operational environments, including planning and reporting processes, including analysis
coordination of assurance activities and audit processes. prioritisation, alignment with organisational
* Demonstrated knowledge of project management standards and strategy and funding constraints.
methodologies and their application.
Desirable • Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Commerce, • Experience in a utility, government, or regulated
Governance). services environment.
* Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Rachel Chin on 0487 811 280 for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be
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=345822 Approved April 2026
Vacancy closes 07/05/2026 Michael Besselink Executive General Manager – Core Operations
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