Contractor Compliance Officer

at  Department of Logistics and Infrastructure

Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Contractor Compliance
Job title Contractor Compliance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Palmerston
Position number 52204 RTF 312626 Closing 29/01/2025
Contact officer Lucy Robinson, Director Contractor Compliance Unit on 08 8946 5063 or lucy.robinson@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=312626

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special measures
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
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 to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Undertake assessments of construction project Plans, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management, Aboriginal
engagement, Local Content and Project Quality to ensure they meet relevant legislative obligations and conform with
contractual requirements and the commitments made in the tender response schedule.
Context statement
The Contractor Compliance Unit (CCU) operates as an independent audit unit responsible for undertaking 2nd party audits
and assessment of contract management plans on DLI construction contracts. Audits are primarily outsourced to a panel
period contract of consultant auditors, with internal Contract Audit and Investigations Officers being deployed to on-site
audits dependent on risk. The CCU also supports the department to achieve its obligations as a Person Conducting a Business
or Undertaking (PCBU) as designated under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Interpret and analyse construction conditions of contract and legislative requirements relating to WHS, Aboriginal
engagement, Local Content and Project Quality to ensure compliance with Contract requirements and make a
recommendation to the Superintendent.
2. Liaise with Project Managers and Contractors regarding contractual obligations to ensure an accurate and timely
response.
3. Maintain databases, including data cleansing, to ensure the work unit’s monitoring and reporting commitments are met.
4. Provide support to the audit team with scheduling audits and other administrative duties as required.
5. Stay up to date on changes in legislation, procedures and policy in order to provide guidance and accurate and informed
advice to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Actively monitor invoices to verify works completed and follow-up on outstanding payments.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to interpret legislation, standards and conditions of contract to provide technical and contract advice to internal
and external stakeholders on construction projects.
2. Proven ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft applications with a sound knowledge of reporting and information management databases.
4. Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate
complex information to diverse target audiences.
5. Ability to research and analyse data from multiple sources, investigate and provide options and recommendations.
6. High level of personal integrity, ability to manage confidential information and demonstrated sensitivity to political and
cross-cultural organisational issues.
Desirable
1. A qualification in Work Health and Safety awarded by an Australian institution

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