Commercial Program Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit ICT Services – Contract Management

Development

Job title Commercial Program Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 04/02/2026

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 41708 RTF Closing 17/11/2025

Contact officer Joanne Lee on or

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

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

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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

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Primary objective

Provide day to day management of Information and Communication Technology contracts and undertake ICT procurement-based

activities.

Context statement

The ICT Services ICT Contract Management unit manages the delivery of a broad range of information and communications

technology (ICT) services to all Northern Territory Government agencies through a complex set of arrangements both outsourced

and internal to government. Activities involve a significant amount of agency, industry, contractor and stakeholder engagement.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Monitoring, managing and reporting on Contractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations and performance

standards for a suite of information communication technology agreements.

2. Undertake, take part in and provide effective support for ICT Services procurements and contract management activities.

3. Address any issues or concerns raised by the key stakeholders in relation to the agreements.

4. Manage and negotiate contract variations and the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.

5. Provide contractual advice to NTG stakeholders.

Selection criteria:

Essential

1. Sound contract management and/or procurement skills including an analytical ability to achieve practical outcomes.

2. Sound interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral including ability to have a customer focus and engage with

staff at all levels, businesses and industry representatives.

3. Well organised, able to multi-task and proven record of achieving results in agreed timeframes.

4. Demonstrated capacity to work in professional teams in an organisation that values participation as a key to achieving business

objectives.

5. Strong understanding and appreciation of the importance of customer-focused service delivery.

6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, innovative and

respectful.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of NT Government Information Communication Technology (ICT) outsourced environment and NT Government

Records Management Policy and Procedures.

2. Certificate IV in Government Procurement Diploma of Government Contract Management or relevant Degree in Business

Law or Procurement or similar.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal

history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this

position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to

this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website