Principal Procurement Advisor

Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735

(including salary $128,551 - $143,611)

Agency Procurement Services

Darwin

One ongoing full time vacancy is available.

Apply your specialist knowledge of procurement management principles, relevant legislation and guidelines to deliver high-quality procurement services

The Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) is a comprehensive, sophisticated central corporate services agency that undertakes a unified enterprise-wide approach to delivering corporate and digital services to Northern Territory Government (NTG) agencies.

DCDD's Agency Procurement Services provides centralised procurement advisory and support services in accordance with their Service Statement, NTG Procurement Framework and Buy Local Policy.

As a Principal Procurement Advisor (SAO1), you will facilitate procurement planning and sourcing strategies and provide strategic advice on innovative procurement solutions that deliver increased efficiencies and outcomes for Government.

Your high-level working knowledge and understanding of procurement management principles, policies and legislation, and demonstrated leadership will position you as a subject matter expert in your field. This expertise will assist you supervise and support a team of procurement advisors delivering procurement services to government agencies, including preparing procurement planning, sourcing and contract administration documentation.

In addition, your high-level interpersonal and communication and negotiating skills along with your ability to work collaboratively and constructively will assist clients achieve effective and efficient procurement processes and outcomes.

High-level written skills with the ability to prepare documentation demonstrating a high degree of attention to detail including procurement documentation, reports and brief is essential.

Completion of, or progress toward, an Advanced Diploma of Procurement Contracting or relevant qualifications will be well received.

In return, you will experience a rewarding career and receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, 3 days Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and professional development opportunities to grow your career among supportive colleagues in the public sector.

This is a great time to consider a move to the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance, explore picturesque landscapes, and experience spectacular sunsets, lightning displays and an amazing tropical climate with an array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it an easy place to live, work and make new friends.

Loving where you work and live goes with the Territory, and there is no better time to grow your career in new territory. Relocation assistance may be available.

Explore the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-governmen

Explore DCDD:

• https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/

Explore living in the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/live
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds

The NTPS values diversity and inclusion and aims for a workforce that represents the community. Under the agency's Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal applicants will receive priority consideration; however, people from all diversity groups are encouraged to apply.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Rachael Morgan, Director Procurement Services on

08 8999 2414 or rachael.morgan2@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 30227

Closing date: 10/09/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search