Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Children and Families Programs
Job title Senior Contracts and Grants Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 29678 RTF 351343 Closing 19/07/2026
Contact officer Natasha Hammond Director Children and Families Programs on 08 8924 4023 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351343
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
Responsible for managing contracts and assisting with grant funding agreements according to NTG and Departmental policy,
program guidelines and relevant legislation to support the effective program delivery.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Establish and manage contract and procurement activities, as per the NT Government legislation, policies, frameworks
and guidelines including, relationship and contract management, finance management compliance, initiating corrective
action where required and evaluating and reporting on the performance and outcomes of contracts
2. Provide high-level advice to management regarding the planning, progress and delivery of projects to influence and
enable informed decision making.
3. Build and maintain partnerships and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders, across Government and Non-
Government sectors and with Aboriginal Controlled Organisations.
4. Work collaboratively in a team to ensure alignment with, and the delivery of evolving priorities, contributing to the
development and implementation of programs and projects aligned with the Department's priorities and objectives.
5. Prepare high level documents including Ministerial briefings, memorandums, grant agreements, procurement documents,
and reports.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level experience in effectively managing and developing complex contracts with external providers,
including establishing and reporting against performance measures.
2. High level, understanding and knowledge of the legislative, policy and administrative instruments that directly relate to
procurement and contract administration in the Northern Territory Government (NTG), or the transferrable skills to
quickly acquire this knowledge.
3. Well-developed strategic, conceptual, analytical and planning skills including the ability to exercise sound judgement
based on available information, assess priorities, and effectively manage tasks and resources to meet critical deadlines.
4. Demonstrated high level project management and evaluation experience, including data analysis and reconciliation
techniques and the ability to identify and resolve potential and actual anomalies and errors. Knowledge of risk
management techniques, quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies.
5. Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills to convey complex information including the
ability to communicate with influence and develop working relationships with key stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated ability to work within a politically sensitive environment including the ability to maintain confidentiality
and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
7. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, provide support and professional development to other team members.
Desirable
1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Contract Management, Business, Public Administration or Project Management.
2. Northern Territory drivers’ licence or ability to obtain and a preparedness to travel, within the Territory as required.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice (Ochre card) and
undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history
