Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Contracting Services
Job title Strategic Partnerships and Growth Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Tennant
Creek, Nhulunbuy
Position number 17113 RTF 350941 Closing 14/07/2026
Contact officer Annie Butler on 08 8922 5583 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/ | https://dpsc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350941
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
The Strategic Partnerships and Growth supports collaborative stakeholder relationships, strengthened governance and contract
management capability, by delivering analytical reporting, driving continuous improvement, and overseeing compliance, assurance,
and contract management system administration.
Context statement
The Contract Services Unit supports effective procurement and grant management by delivering governance, performance
monitoring, and contract services that enable collaborative, community-focused programs and services for Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Monitor and report on grant and contract performance, ensuring compliance with legislative, financial, and policy frameworks,
and provide strategic and operational advice to senior management.
2. Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, submissions, and Ministerial briefings relating to contracts and grants.
3. Support continuous improvement by identifying an array of contractual financial, efficiency, delivery and compliance risks,
analysing trends, and contributing to the development of governance, assurance, and performance monitoring frameworks.
4. Provide oversight and systems support for contract and grant management platforms (e.g. GrantsNT and Trax), and advocate
for enhancements that improve reporting, monitoring and compliance.
5. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including participating in
consultations, negotiations, and cross-sector collaborations. Represent the Agency in meetings and forums.
6. Mentor and support staff, promoting a culture of capability building, accountability and service excellence across the unit.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to understand complex issues and interpret legislation aligned to contract management and strategic
outcomes, necessary to provide clear written strategic and operational advice on behalf of the department.
2. Strong strategic, research, analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to interpret data, develop performance indicators,
and prepare high-quality briefings to inform executive decision making and display outcome focussed performance reporting.
3. Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, engage,
communicate and collaborate with an array of stakeholders to deliver departmental outcomes and objectives, including the
ability to promote and drive operational change.
4. Established experience using of a range of computer software, including Microsoft Project (or similar), use of databases,
spreadsheets, email, internet, electronic messaging services and other commonly used office administration software.
5. Sound knowledge of contract and grant management systems with experience identifying opportunities for system
governance, reporting and process improvements.
6. Demonstrated experience mentoring a team in a high-pressure environment, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely
advice and effective support to agency staff.
Desirable
1. Diploma, Degree or Post Graduate Certificate or equivalent experience in a related field.
Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children 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).
