Manager - Legal And Governance

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title
Manager - Legal and Governance
Position Number
35475
Location
Darwin
Designation
Executive Contract Officer 1
Reports To (Position Title)
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Northern Territory Government
Information for Applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv.
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Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to
provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory's trusted and respected energy
services business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective, and we are committed to a workplace that
supports people from all backgrounds.
Leadership Responsibilities
As part of the leadership team, you are accountable for building, communicating and achieving the shared vision for Territory
Generation. Key responsibilities :
Share a clear Vision for the future of the organisation;
Place highest priority on organisational goals and anticipate effects of own area plans, actions and decisions on
other departments within the organisation;
Focus
• Drive for results – establish high goals for personal and team accomplishments, hold subordinates accountable
for delivery of goals and use appropriate measurement methods to monitor progress; and
Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure, target improvement opportunities and develop realistic
timelines and action plans to achieve agreed goals.
Living the company values – role model for the organisation's vision and values at all times. Help others
understand the organisation's vision and values and their importance;
Lead robust governance and ethical business practices, ensuring compliance with laws regulations and
Integrity governance requirements;
Apply the comprehensive use of risk management to identify, assess and implement suitable initiatives to
minimise workplace risk; and
Deliver on commitments.
Actively listen and seek information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations or needs of peers and
stakeholders to better improve relationships;
Check for understanding, concern or ideas and where practicable collaboratively develop support for change and
Respect solutions; and
Appropriately recognise contributions, competencies and potential in others. Look for opportunities to reinforce,
reward or recognise the importance of accomplishment by individuals and teams in supporting the Values
through their actions.
Champion a culture of safety and proactively lead safety initiatives across the organisation ensuring safety KPIs
are established and achieved; Safety
Challenge unsafe behaviours and recognise good safety behaviours; and
Monitor safety performance ensuring teams take ownership of site and individual performance.
Contribute to the effective conduct of the executive management team by modelling the values and directing
energy to the achievement of the organisations goals and Vision;
Coach and guide others in direct team to accomplish work and team objectives by setting specific performance
goals and following up as necessary;
Teamwork
Hold regular team feedback discussions and creates an impact to direct efforts towards achievements and results;
Contribute to the 'One team' approach by encouraging people to be accountable and take responsibility for
actions; and
Work closely with executive management and direct reports to achieve collaborative outcomes benefiting
Territory Generation.
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Role Responsibilities
The incumbent will lead a team responsible for Legal, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Records Management. The role will ensure all
Territory Generation's regulatory obligations are adhered to and:
1) Support the General Counsel and Company Secretary in providing executive level strategic advice to the CEO, the Executive
Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board.
2) Perform all the duties of the Company Secretary in the absence of the General Counsel and Company Secretary.
3) Lead the Corporation's risk management framework guiding the corporation into the future, with a strong focus on operational
risks of the organisation.
4) Maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders, including external legal firms, government agencies and contractors,
to project a positive image of Territory Generation internally and externally.
5) Lead the development and deployment of information relating to Risk, Compliance, Government relations, Audit, Records
Management.
6) Actively model Territory Generation's Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in order to
drive a constructive culture.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1) Ability to be admitted into the role of the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
2) Ability to provide high level strategic advice to the CEO and the ELT on a diverse range of corporate governance matters.
3) Demonstrated high level commercial awareness and business acumen including strategic awareness of critical business drivers
and the ability to achieve required outcomes.
4) High level strategic leadership and resource management skills with proven ability to influence others to work effectively and
achieve outcomes.
5) Superior strategic, conceptual, analytical, and creative skills, including an ability to understand the political, social, and
organisational environment and to identify relevant issues to make sound judgements about appropriate strategies.
6) High level knowledge of corporate governance matters such as risk management, audit, compliance management, and records
management.
7) Superior interpersonal skills particularly in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution in order to
balance competing demands and influence outcomes.
8) Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate
values and strategies.
Desirable

•
1) Previous experience as a company secretary in a Government Owned Corporation or utilities organisation.
2) A clear understanding of the framework of government and the legislative and regulatory environment under which Territory
Generation operates.
No. of Employees Reporting (approx.)
Direct: 4 Indirect: 0
REVIEW / AUTHORISATION
HR Supervisor Date 28/08/2025
General Counsel and Company Secretary Date 29/08/2025
Pre-Employment medicals is a requirement for all Territory Generation positions
Closing date
23/09/2025
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