Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Business Services – Supply and Contracts

Development
Job title Senior Supply and Contracts Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location All NT Regions
Position number 41215 RTF 353785 Closing 23/08/2026
Contact officer Linda Nguyen on 08 8985 8102 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353785
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
Provide high level, proactive and timely advice and support of the agency’s own procurement, contract management
activities, to support the delivery of major digital transformation programs.

Context statement
The Supply and Contracts team provides end-to-end commercial management of contracts related to business systems and
major digital transformation project and programs across the Digital Services portfolio which encompasses procurement
activities, administration,



contract management and contract renewals.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely and client focussed commercial management services, including taking a lead in the delivery of

procurement and contract management activities.
2. Actively undertake medium risk/value procurement projects, including planning, RFT/specification development and

tender evaluation, negotiation and award activities.
3. Communicate with industry stakeholders, contractors and agency staff, including coordinating and chairing meetings,

workshops and briefings.
4. Prepare written plans, technical documents and user guidance materials in support of projects, such as specifications,

contract management plans and buyer’s guides, procedures and policy documents.
5. Assist senior members with strategic planning for contracts and their deployment.
6. Actively participate and contribute to the broader team, undertaking other related duties as required by the Director.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Good working knowledge of commercial management, including the provision of procurement and contract management.
2. Demonstrate a good level of research and analytical skills,



including ability to use computerised systems to collate and

evidence quantitative data, trends and projections.
3. Proven ability to work as an effective team member, manage priorities, multitask and work under pressure to agreed

timeframes.
4. Well-developed interpersonal skills, including ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and have a customer

focussed approach to engage with people at all levels, businesses and industry representatives.
5. Demonstrate well-developed written and oral communication skills to prepare engagement briefs, recommendation

papers and reports, relate effectively with service providers and agency staff and lead meetings, workshops and briefings.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being qualified, accountable, honest,

innovative and respectful.

Desirable
1. Prior experience or qualifications in or related to a relevant field, such as law, business, contract management and/or

procurement.

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 at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au

📌 Senior Supply and Contracts Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department Of Corporate And Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory