Northern Territory Government Job description Job Title Development and Engagement Lead Classification PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT Position No. 47592 Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing Business Unit Core Operations – Project Delivery Management Location Alice Springs, Darwin Reports to General Manager - Project Delivery Management Reports to 45863 P/No. 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 diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for Measures this 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. 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 Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Facilitate capability and uplift and enhance employee engagement and contribute to strategic business planning in the Project Delivery Management team. The development and engagement lead is responsible for continual improvement of the project toolkit, fostering stakeholder relationships and conducting the onboarding/offboarding procedures in Project Delivery Management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered Capability and Uplift • Owns the project toolkit of templates and artefacts related to project delivery management in addition to key reports and processes. Acts as a knowledge owner to assist staff in applying the toolkit correctly throughout project delivery. Design and deliver capability-building initiatives and resources to drive continuous improvement, strategic imperatives and upskilling requirements. Conducts regular reviews driving opportunities to continually improve PDM documentation and processes taking into account broader organisational requirements and change. Liaison with the enterprise project management office (EPMO) ensuring project management documentation adheres to governance standards. Acts as a key communication channel between EPMO and the team, attending relevant forums as subject matter expert. Supporting the PDM Leadership team with organisational development needs in line with the enterprise processes, as well as assessing the success of development plans to help employees make the most of learning opportunities. Employee engagement • Develop and deliver PDM onboarding and offboarding activities for new staff and contractors. Drives change activities throughout the PDM team, and across the broader organisation and community where required. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders ensuring queries and concerns are resolved accurately and promptly. Coach and assist line managers in the development of strategies and action plans to improve team engagement and morale. Coach employees on problems affecting processes and RACIS and create processes to improve process gaps. Business Planning • In consultation with the General Manager, PDM, assist in the setting of performance targets and participate in business planning and strategy determinations. Liaising with other managers to ascertain training requirements and resourcing, as well as tracking resources and negotiating contracts. Thinks at the ‘big picture’ level; entertains wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future work. LAST UPDATED: Jan-2025 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __ DATE: ____ AT POWER AND WATER: 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 Nil No. of Indirect Reports Nil Key Interactions: PDM permanent staff and contractors, External Stakeholders, Senior Leader 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 Code of Conduct , 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) Hold and maintain a current (issued within the past 6 months) National Police Check clearance prior to commencing duties within PDM, in line with the Enterprise Risk Management Standard and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. This clearance must be maintained throughout employment. SELECTION CRITERIA Qualification and Skills Experience Essential • Current knowledge of effective learning and • Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams development methodologies. fostering key stakeholder relationships at all levels, • Digitally literate with proficiency in MS Office, • Demonstrated experience in staff onboarding and training. ELMO, and Learning Management Systems (LMS), • Experience leading effective change in a complex environment. including familiarity with a range of e-learning • Experience in identifying and implementing process platforms. improvements. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; with a • Work history demonstrating the ability to write process demonstrated ability to build rapport with employees documentation and work instructions. and vendors. Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices Desirable • Qualifications in business, change management, • Experience working within a Project Delivery Management education and training or related field. function or Centre of Excellence. • Experience with NT government's project • Utility industry experience management systems and processes. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. Contact Ahmad Mazloum on 0427 151 808 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 and the value of an extra week’s annual leave. Apply Online – https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=324800 Approved August 2025 Vacancy Closes – 21/09/2025 Ahmad Mazloum – General Manager AT POWER AND WATER:
