Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Children and Families Programs
Job title Manager Children and Families Contracts Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 77260060 RTF 351270 Closing 18/08/2026

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=351270

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 Senior Contract Manager is responsible to provide high level, proactive and timely advice, support and management for procurement
and grant processes, contract management and stakeholder engagement activities, including tender preparation, business case
development and industry consultation and specialist contract management advice and support.

Context statement
The Senior Contract Manager provides specialist contract management advice and support to agency staff to manage agency contracts
effectively.



The advertised role is responsible for category management of the Out of Home Care purchased services and works with
program and frontline staff receiving services to ensure effective and efficient delivery of contracted services. The position also liaises
directly with contractors to manage contract deliverables and address issues that may arise in the delivery of services.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice and support in the development of high-value grant and procurement contracts, including planning, specification

development, tender assessment and evaluation of previous contracted activities.
2. Identify and manage the supply chain requirements, procurement, contracts and grant activities and provide high level advice to a

range of stakeholders.
3. Research, analyse, evaluate options and make recommendations around issues, and establish and maintain effective reporting and

governance frameworks and systems for Out of Home contracts.
4. Prepare written plans, technical documents, and user guidance materials in support of grants and procurement contracts such as

options papers, specifications, management plans and correspondence and reports for executive management and users of the
contracts.

5. Facilitate contract relationship, including oversight and management of contract management plans, negotiations, and variations to
drive improved and strengthened contract outcomes.

6. Lead and mentor others,



develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and role model a
high standard of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in contract management principles and outcomes for complex procurement and grant

contracts, including knowledge of procurement and grant frameworks.
2. Proven commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to be able to think strategically and provide contract advice.
3. Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills, and business processes to realise and support business efficiencies, identify risks,

opportunities, and improvements.
4. Well organised, able to multi-task and manage competing priorities and guide others through high-demand periods, with a proven

record of achieving milestones and results in agreed timeframes.
5. Recognised high-level of communication, interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills, including the ability to interact effectively

with people from diverse cultures and to have a customer focus and engage with stakeholders, businesses, and industry
representatives.

6. High-level of skilled ethics and self-management with proven ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain strict confidentiality
and display integrity and discretion.

Desirable
1. Diploma, Degree or Post Graduate Certificate or equivalent experience in a related field.

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).

📌 Manager Children and Families Contracts (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin