Job description
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.
2. Work closely with internal and external partners to scope and develop grants that include business requirements,

performance indicators, reporting and similar.
3. 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.
4. Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings and high-level correspondence.
5. Develop and maintain effective stakeholder engagement frameworks and coordinate information and advice across NT

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

policy and agency guidelines.
8. Actively participate in a team contributing to innovation and continuous quality improvement.
9. 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.
2. Ability to engage with external stakeholders, including Aboriginal community-controlled organisations in a culturally

respectful and collaborative manner.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills with strong self-discipline and resilience, and ability to negotiate and positively

influence others to achieve goals and objectives.
4. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to work efficiently under pressure, meet tight

deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
5. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare documentation with robust

attention to detail and accuracy.
6. 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)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin