Manager Risk and Controls
Power and Water Corporation
Posted 26 days ago
Senior Technical Coordinator - Remuneration Package Range $209,328 – $229,237 (including salary $180,044 - $197,307)
Core Operations – Project Delivery Management
Darwin, Alice Springs
One ongoing vacancy is available in Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.
The Northern Territory (NT) is packed full of adventure, activity, and culture, offering a truly one-of-a-kind lifestyle and experience. Immerse yourself in Indigenous stories, artworks, and ancient traditions that span more than 60,000 years. With over 9,300 hours of sunshine per year, opportunity beckons to explore—from the red desert sands of Uluru to the tropical landscapes of Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk National Parks for hiking and swimming beneath cascading waterfalls. A culturally rich hub, we proudly embrace and celebrate our diversity through food, music, and annual events such as Parrtjima, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, and Darwin’s Arts Festival.
Join Our Team!
If you want to help shape the future of the NT’s own multi utility and looking to elevate your career and share your expertise in project delivery, there has never been a better time to join us. We are seeking a Manager Risk & Controls to join our Project Delivery Management (PDM) Controls & Assurance team.
About Us
At Power and Water, we believe in innovation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of project excellence. Our PDM team is at the forefront of driving strategic initiatives and ensuring successful outcomes. It’s not just what we do, but how we do it - we aim to protect and reduce impact to the sacred land and waterways of the Territory as we operate across a geographic area of 1.3 million square kilometres. We work within a range of diverse environmental conditions providing electricity transmission and distribution as well as water and wastewater services throughout the region, including remote Aboriginal communities and outstations.
Your New Role: Manager Risk & Controls – Controls & Assurance
The Manager Risk & Controls will lead and direct projects throughout their lifecycle focussing on managing cost, mitigating risk, scheduling, and change control. Responsibilities include:
- Provide expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and align with compliance standards.
- Anticipate, proactively address, and report project risk to project deliverables.
- Define areas of improvement and develop solutions for project lifecycle.
- Lead and guide a high-performing team of project professionals.
What You Will Bring to the Team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience facilitating workshops.
- Proven experience within the utility industry successfully leading a high-performing project team.
- A Certificate Level III (or equivalent) in Electrical or Construction with working knowledge of ISO31000 Risk Management Standard.
- Degree/Masters-level qualification in Engineering, Science and/or Project Management highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Innovative Environment: Join a culture that thrives on creativity and embraces new ideas.
- Work Life Balance: Well-considered work life balance initiatives including six (6) weeks annual leave.
- Competitive Remuneration Package: A highly competitive salary and allowances, excellent EBA conditions, and salary sacrifice opportunities towards superannuation.
- Career Growth: Take your career to new heights with opportunities for advancement and professional development.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside dynamic passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence.
Please refer to the Job Description for detailed responsibilities and qualifications required.
Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this role.
Power Water Corporation values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Philip Small on 08 8924 5041.
Quote vacancy number: 47617
Closing date: 07/04/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
About Power and Water Corporation
Power and Water Corporation is responsible for electricity transmission and distribution and provides water and sewerage services across the Northern Territory, an area of more than 1.3 million square kilometres.
Power and Water also supplies electricity generation and retail services to 72 remote communities through its not-for-profit subsidiary, Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd (IES).
As one of the largest employers in the Northern Territory, Power and Water is contributing to the Northern Australia Development plan. We have some 940 staff living and working in the Northern Territory including over 107 relief and fulltime contracted Essential Services Operators living in remote Indigenous communities who are supported by the corporation’s Remote Operations' team.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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