Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Commercial Services - Across Government
Development Contracts and Contract and Procurement Services
Job title Director Contract Services Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin
Position number 41165 RTF 354190 Closing 08/09/2026
Contact officer David Keirs, Executive Director Commercial Services on 08 8924 3852 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354190
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Provide strategic leadership, direction and governance for all-of-government contract and procurement services, including Across
Government Contracts (AGC) and Contract and Procurement Services (CAPS), delivering centralised services to enable strategic,
compliant and value‑driven outcomes aligned with Northern Territory Government (NTG) priorities.
Context statement
AGC and CAPS deliver contract and procurement services across government, managing key commercial arrangements and
providing advice on across government contracts, tenders and quotations to support consistent, compliant and value for Territory
outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for centralised all-of-government contract and procurement services, driving
continuous improvement and customer‑focused, compliant delivery across AGC and CAPS.
2. Deliver high-level advice on tenders and quotations, across-government contracts and commercial arrangements, including
forward planning of contract categories and quality assurance.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, industry and key stakeholders to support collaborative service delivery
and strategic outcomes.
4. Establish and maintain effective governance, reporting and assurance frameworks across all areas of responsibility.
5. Contribute to all-of-government policy development, strategic planning and reform initiatives relating to procurement.
6. Represent DCDD/NTG at national forums and across-agency committees, working groups and taskforces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated executive‑level leadership, including the ability to set strategic direction, drive organisational outcomes, and
foster a customer‑centric, continuous improvement culture.
2. Extensive experience providing strategic advice on procurement, contract management and complex commercial
arrangements within a public administration or comparable large organisational context.
3. Strong understanding of public sector governance, legislative requirements and government decision-making processes.
4. Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with senior
executives, industry and government agencies.
5. Demonstrated executive‑level communication, including negotiation, conflict resolution and problem‑solving, with the ability
to manage complex and sensitive issues.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and behaviour aligned with DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practice,
accountability, impartiality and respect.
Desirable
1. Qualification in procurement, business, public administration or related discipline.
Further information
The successful applicant may be required to declare conflicts of interest and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history
will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
Approved: August 2026 Lisa Watson, Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Services
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