Manager - Contracts

Job description

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Child and Families Programs

Job title Manager - Contracts Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 48528 RTF Closing 12/10/2025

Contact officer Leonie Warburton on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Manager Contracts leads and manages a team to develop, commission, implement and review the Department's programs across both

grant and procurement contracts, including new initiatives and projects to improve community outcomes on behalf of the Department of

Children and Families.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and manage a team that undertakes the development, implementation and management of departmental programs, initiatives

and special projects in compliance with governance, funding and related requirements.

2. Manage commissioning, procurement, grant management and acquittal processes and financial and performance compliance through

proactive and practical solution focussed relationships with internal and external partners.

1. Collate and analyse contractual key performance measures and financial data from an array of sources, to effectively monitor

departmental outcomes and inform strategic direction.

4. Identify, consult and engage relevant stakeholders in the respective region/area to jointly develop appropriate service responses, and

facilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders to develop joint solutions across government and non-

government sectors, Aboriginal communities and organisations, in the Northern Territory.

1. Prepare quality evidence-based written briefs, proposals, correspondence and reports which effectively communicate findings, make

clear recommendations and identify areas for improvement to the agency and Government.

1. Monitor the completion of projects and implement effective and rigorous project evaluation methodologies to inform future planning

and develop effective strategies to remedy variances and minimise impacts.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated team management experience, including human resources, finance, information technology and information

management systems, change management, risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

2. Extensive knowledge and acumen in program and/or project management and governance processes including procurement, financial

management, grant and contract management elements.

3. Well-developed knowledge and skills in the contribution to policy and procedures development, working with legislative and regulatory

frameworks, interpretation of legislation and program research and planning, implementation, analysis and evaluation.

4. High level experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies, building and maintaining relationships and

partnerships that further commissioning and program design, implementation and monitoring systems.

1. High level verbal and written communication skills, including government and ministerial briefings and submissions, guidelines and

notices, to be communicated and discussed with a diverse stakeholder and customer base.

6. Proven ability to lead and mentor others, and role model a high standard of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in a complex

and highly sensitive environment.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders in service design and implementation.

1. A relevant tertiary qualification, or substantial experience, in Contract Management, Business, Public Administration or Project

Management.

3. Hold a current Northern Territory drivers' licence or ability to obtain.

4. An ability to travel, both within the Territory (including remote communities) and interstate, as required.

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).