Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Procurement NT

Relations

Job title Capability Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin

Position number 31046 RTF 357408 Closing 14/10/2026

Contact Officer Felicty Korman, Assistant Director Procurement Policy on 08 8999 1490 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357408

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 advice on procurement framework related enquiries, complaints and referrals to agencies and assist with the development,

maintenance and implementation of whole-of-government procurement policy and guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide procurement advice and a referral service in response to enquiries/complaints as required.
2. Provide quality advice and guidance in relation to the NT Government Procurement Framework.
3. Assist with the development and implementation of whole-of-government procurement policy and guidelines.
4. Provide quality research and analysis of procurement policy and strategies to progress Government priorities.
5.



Prepare policy documents, correspondence, reports, discussion papers and briefings for the Minister, Executive and Senior

Management, and Procurement Appeals Board as required.
1. Foster collaborative relationships across agencies and contribute to across agency work teams on a range of procurement issues.
2. Engage with industry and business to identify issues of concern, determine priorities and assist in the development of evidence-based

policy solutions.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge of and experience with procurement and contracting including procurement legislation or the ability to quickly develop

this knowledge.
1. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly and purposefully communicate in a range of written

formats for various audiences.
1. Solid interpersonal and networking skills and proven ability to speak confidently and conduct presentations to large groups.
2. Experience in policy research, development, implementation and evaluation.
3. Experience in providing procurement advice in response to enquiries and complaints.
4. Demonstrated history of displaying personal drive and integrity, adhering to organisational values and operating within the boundaries

of organisational processes, legal and public policy constraints.
1. Proficient in the use of electronic business systems, analysing data and preparing reports.

Desirable

1. Completion of an accredited Procurement and Contracting training program.

Further information When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role. Refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level 6 at the OCPE Website.

📌 Capability Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin