Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Prevention
Job title Manager Grants and Programs Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 01/11/2027
Salary $136,380-$152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 44855 RTF 359255 Closing 03/11/2026
Contact officer Sarah Grace, Acting Director Grants and Regional Coordination on 08 8935 7803 or [email protected]
About the agency https://tfhc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359255

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 Manager Grants Programs leads and manages a team to develop, commission, implement and review the Northern Territory’s
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) related grants, programs, current initiatives and projects to improve outcomes in prevention,
early intervention response and recovery from DFSV.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a team that undertakes the development, implementation and management of DFSV programs, initiatives and special

projects in compliance with Governance,



funding and related requirements.
2. Manage commissioning, procurement, grant management and acquittal processes and financial and performance compliance through

proactive and practical solution focussed relationships with internal and external partners.
3. Prepare quality evidence-based written briefs, proposals, correspondence and reports which effectively communicate findings, make

clear recommendations and identify areas for improvement to the agency and Government.
4. Identify, consult and engage relevant stakeholders in the respective region/area to jointly develop appropriate service responses, and

facilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders to develop joint solutions.
5. Monitor the completion of projects and implement effective and rigorous project evaluation methodologies to inform future planning

and develop effective strategies to remedy variances and minimise impacts.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated highly developed leadership and management skills and knowledge, including human resources, finance, information

technology and information management systems, change management, risk management, quality assurance and continuous
improvement.

2. Demonstrated, extensive knowledge and experience in program management,



project management and governance processes
including procurement, financial management, grant and contract management systems and processes.

3. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge and skills in the contribution to policy and procedures development, working with legislative
and regulatory frameworks, interpretation of legislation and program research and planning, implementation, analysis and evaluation.

4. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies, building and maintaining relationships
and partnerships that further commissioning and program design, implementation and monitoring systems.

5. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, including Government Ministerials, briefings and submissions,
guidelines and notices, to be communicated and discussed with a diverse stakeholder and customer base.

6. Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivate staff and work independently under pressure, in a complex, sensitive environment.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position or significant relevant experience in DFSV sector including commissioning and sector

development strategies.
2. Hold a current Northern Territory C Class Drivers Licence and able to travel including remote areas in the NT.
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).

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