Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Contractor Compliance Unit
Infrastructure
Job title Contract Audit and Investigations Designation Administrative Officer 6
Officer
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Palmerston
Position number 40310 RTF Closing 23/11/2025
Contact officer Lucy Robinson, Director, Contractor Compliance Unit on or
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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
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Primary objective
Actively contribute to the broader team who are responsible for providing expert advice to Contractors, Project Managers and
stakeholders regarding the interpretation of construction contract requirements relating to Work Health and Safety, Aboriginal
engagement, Local Content and Project Quality to ensure compliance with Contract requirements.
Context statement
The Contractor Compliance Unit operates as an independent audit unit responsible for undertaking second party audits on
Department construction contracts. The CCU seeks to determine whether appropriate management systems and controls are
implemented by the Principal Contractor to fulfil the commitments provided in the Tender Response Schedule and applicable
Northern Territory Government and/or Commonwealth of Australia Government laws, regulations, standards and contracts to
deliver the agreed level of service and product to the client.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Monitor and mentor a small a team of Contractor Compliance Officers.
1. Actively contribute to the broader activities of the Unit including supporting the Senior Audit and Investigations officers and
assisting with the implementation of the audit program.
3. Oversee the assessment of various contract management plans to confirm compliance with contractual requirements of NTG
works contracts.
1. Collaboratively engage with industry stakeholders, internal auditors, consultants and DLI Project Managers to provide high
level subject matter advice and information on the interpretation of contract requirements.
5. Lead the development, implementation and management of monitoring and reporting systems for activities conducted by the
CCU, including maintaining a data management system and undertaking data cleansing and document control.
6. Lead the preparation of regular reports and provide advice and recommendations to senior management to ensure the
Department is improving compliance and accurately monitoring, reporting and responding to contractor performance against
contract requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience mentoring, monitoring and training a small team.
2. Demonstrated experience administering and/or managing construction contracts requiring high-level contract assessment,
compliance monitoring and data/information tracking, analysis and reporting.
3. Experience interpreting and applying work health and safety legislation; policy and procedures; standards and guidelines, with
an emphasis on identifying and managing potential non-conformance.
4. High level of oral and written communication, attention to detail, customer service, and time management skills along with the
ability to manage competing priorities, liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders and manage contractual relationships.
5. Sound knowledge of database and systems management and computer software applications (Excel) to update and extract
information, provide accurate reporting and ensure audit trail requirements are met.
6. Demonstrated ability to work productively and cohesively within a team environment, be proactive and work independently
with minimal supervision.
Desirable
1. A Certificate qualification in either WHS, Quality Management, Project Management, Procurement and Contract Management
or similar.