Senior Contract and Grants Officer

Job description

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

Job title Senior Contract and Grants Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 29678 RTF Closing 24/11/2025

Contact officer Dorothy Keirs, Manager 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

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

1. Provide high-level advice to management regarding the planning, progress and delivery of projects to influence and enable informed

decision making.

1. Build and maintain partnerships and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders, across Government and Non-Government sectors

and with Aboriginal Controlled Organisations.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Demonstrated ability to work within a politically sensitive environment including the ability to maintain confidentiality and interact

effectively with people from diverse cultures.

1. 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