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

Job title Grants and Program Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin

Position number 39485 RTF 351878 Closing 12/08/2026

Contact officer Natasha Hammond Director Children and Families Programs on 08 8924 4023 or [email protected]

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351878

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 The Grants and Program Officer is responsible for the development, implementation and management of grant and funding agreements. The role contributes to the Children and Families priority reform outlined in Safe and Supported, Close the Gap,

Generational Strategy, and similar strategies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop grant and funding agreements and support departmental staff and external stakeholders on matters relating to

contracts, grants, acquittals and project initiatives.
1. Work closely with internal and external partners to scope and develop grants that include business requirements,

performance indicators, reporting and similar.
1. Provide advice, guidance, and training to internal staff and funded organisations to improve grant and contract

management skills and capability,



including the use of GrantsNT and other reporting mechanisms as required.
1. Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings and high-level correspondence.
2. Develop and maintain effective stakeholder engagement frameworks and coordinate information and advice across NT

Government agencies.
1. Provide technical grants administration and assurance and compliance advice throughout the grant funding lifecycle.
2. Assist in the monitoring and recommending improvement for compliance in programs per the NT Government’s grants

policy and agency guidelines.
1. Actively participate in a team contributing to innovation and continuous quality improvement.
2. Contribute to practice improvement and sector strengthening in collaboration with partner organisations.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience working with grants, contracts, funding agreements, with a proven grasp of project

management principles.
- Ability to engage with external stakeholders, including Aboriginal community-controlled organisations in a culturally respectful and collaborative manner.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with strong self-discipline and resilience, and ability to negotiate and positively influence others to achieve goals and objectives.

1. Robust organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to work efficiently under pressure, meet tight

deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

1. Proficiency in dealing with IT systems and platforms.

Desirable

1. Working knowledge of program delivery and key reform priorities within the NTPS, or the ability to quickly obtain.

Further information The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

📌 Grants and Program Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Children and Families
📍 Darwin