Specialist Compliance Officer Water

Power and Water Corporation -
Darwin NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
4 hours ago

Qualifications

Management
Engineering
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title Specialist Compliance Officer Water

Classification Science and Engineering Professional Band 3 Position no. 44611

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business unit Water Services Location Darwin

Reports to Manager Assurance Reports to p/no. 13855
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies

Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for
diversity and the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this
Special Measures 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, skills,
selected applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding of
merit the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

This position contributes to the operational effectiveness of Water Services by supporting the development, maintenance and application of the
Drinking Water Quality Management System and is responsible for water compliance activities across both urban and remote communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered

Functional
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Drinking Water Quality Management System by the business unit, covering areas of

policy, system administration, risk reporting and communication, undertaking periodic assurance checks

Responsible for developing the three-year Safe and Secure Strategy and annual Safe and Secure Water Implementation Plan with internal

stakeholders and monitoring and reporting implementation progress.

Coordinate the preparation, approval and publication of the annual Drinking Water Quality Report, develop and deliver improved reporting of

drinking water quality to customers as required.

Contribute to the management, and establishment of relevant water supply service agreements including non-potable and recycled water,

undertaking periodic reviews of compliance with terms of the agreements

Contribute to the management of water licencing and responsibility for associated compliance reporting obligations in consultation with internal

subject matter experts

Maintain relationships with water regulators including NT Health through coordination of regular meetings to inform compliance activities and

strategic directions

Responsible for coordination of the Memorandum of Understanding between Power and Water, NT Health and Indigenous Essential Services

for Drinking Water and compliance with relevant legislation as it evolves
Leadership
• Builds relationships and encourages collaboration

Accountable and holds others accountable for meeting commitments
Uses different techniques to communicate to audiences
Helps promote change and is prepared to take on new challenges

Safety and Environment
• Take all practicable steps to secure your own safety, the safety of PWC staff and contractors, the public and their property

Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety through field audits, risk assessments and hazard management strategies
Contribute to timely and accurate investigations as part of an ICAM team
Seek to reduce the environmental impact of the organisation through compliance with legislative, regulatory and licence requirements

Customer
• Maintain and promote a high standard of customer service including timely and sensitive responses to customer complaints, enquiries and cross

cultural issues
Quality
• Support a continuous improvement culture, developing and reviewing processes and procedures to maintain currency to relevant legislative,

regulatory and other work requirements
Project Management
• Support the development of business cases and procurement of services in accordance with the strategic needs of Water Services

Provide input to scope, budgets, cashflows and resource requirements as necessary to support successful delivery

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.

LAST UPDATED: JUNE 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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Job Description Northern Territory Government
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 Nil No. of Indirect Reports Nil
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard) Senior Leadership 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 • Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering • Working within the industry

degree recognised in Australia or equivalent skills, knowledge • Well-developed knowledge in the application of the Australian
and experience. Drinking Water Guidelines and public reporting on water

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and quality

negotiation skills • Demonstrated experience working with Regulators, or in a

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability regulated or commercial environment

to manage competing priorities, balance operational, • Good knowledge of the application of management
compliance and stakeholder demands and deliver outcomes. frameworks and risk assessments related to water quality

• Ability to foster positive working relationships across key • Good knowledge and experience at implementing WHS,
stakeholders and a culturally diverse range of customers environmental and quality standards relevant to the water

industry
Desirable • Customer engagement, project and /or contract • Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the NT

management skills water industry
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Tahlia Kemp on 0419 027 951 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.

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350151 Approved 10/06/2026

Vacancy closes 21/07/2026 Karen Kennedy Senior Manager Performance Reporting &
Improvement Water Services

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