Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Policy and Legal Services
Job title Senior Contracts Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 25567 RTF 349722 Closing 29/06/2026
Contact officer Hannah West, Senior Director on 08 8946 5135 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349722
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 a high level of contractual management support and strategic advice across the Policy and Legal Services team to
ensure departmental compliance with its contractual requirements, assist in the effective delivery of projects and services
and support policy and legal priorities across the department.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake a range of contractual management tasks including detailed analysis of contracts and related documents to
identify appropriate action, and investigating, analysing and prepare options on a range of contractual matters.
2. Provide high level strategic advice on issues relating to contract management and its intersection with Agency-mandated
contract management systems.
3. Develop, manage and implement a range of administrative processes, information systems, financial and project support
services.
4. The preparation of documents and compilation of evidence in support of specific matters for submission to independent
lawyers, counsel etc.
5. Develop a range of correspondence including high level briefs and ministerial, policy documents and written
correspondence as it relates to the work of the Policy and Legal Services team with advice on program information,
contract management and compliance.
6. Liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, monitoring and distributing information to
departmental management on projects delivery, including risks, opportunity and efficiencies.
7. Work closely with Policy and Legal Services colleagues across three streams to support policy development, legislative
outcomes and the provision of legal services.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge of contract management policies, processes and systems including, but not limited to business
administration, project management, accounting, finance and law.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of business information management programs and databases including asset/records
management systems and commonly used office applications.
3. Well-developed written skills with demonstrated experience preparing high level, confidential documentation and file
notes with accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Well-developed communication, negotiation and effective stakeholder engagement with the ability to work in a culturally
diverse and sensitive environment.
5. Demonstrated systematic analytical and conceptual skills with sound organisational and coordination skills to set
priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
Desirable
1. Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience working in business and contract administration, project
management or similar.
2. Experience in, or willingness to develop skills in legal drafting.
3. Law degree
