Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Contract Services
Job title Contract Systems Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 12/03/2027
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location All NT Regions
Position number 41104 RTF 358866 Closing 23/11/2026

Contact officer Sharon Bayntun on 08 8999 8355 or [email protected]
About the agency Homepage | Department of Children and Families
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358866

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 Administrator of Contracting Systems is responsible for delivering analytical reporting, education, driving continuous improvement,
and overseeing compliance, assurance, and contract management system administration. This role is also responsible for providing high
level advice and support to ensure contractual compliance with financial and procurement frameworks, including the reconciliation and
broad analysis of departmental commitments and centralised strategic outcomes.
Context statement
The Contract Services Unit supports effective procurement and grant management by delivering governance, performance monitoring,
and contract services that enable cooperative,



community-focused programs and services for Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop, implement and manage grant and contract performance reporting, ensuring compliance with legislative, financial, and policy

frameworks, and provide strategic and operational advice to contract managers and executive.
2. Initiate and provide high-quality guidance, training and reporting to staff at all levels regarding contract management, including

policy, procedures and the suitable use of systems, data and processes whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation,
departmental policy, and delegations.

3. Analyse and evaluate performance and financial data from an array of systems and information sources with intent to submit
recommendations in support of continuous improvement to systemic practices and procedures, including service delivery strategies
to streamline contract management across the department.

4. Contribute to departmental policy reform, procedural content, and executive reporting including briefings and submissions, relating
to procurement and grant contracts.

5. Provide holistic systems administration for procurement and grant management platforms (e.g. GrantsNT and Trax), and advocate for
enhancements that improve reporting, monitoring and compliance. Represent the department in meetings and forums.

6. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including program areas, other government
entities,



and external service providers.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Established understanding of contract system administration methodologies applied within large organisations, including the

organisational or operational structure, access controls, reporting capabilities, governance, and linkage to associated finance systems
for financial reconciliation and performance monitoring.

2. Well-developed strategic, research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to understand complex issues and interpret
legislation aligned to grant and/or procurement management and strategic outcomes.

3. Solid understanding of financial and contractual administration, including the ability to interpret an array of data, for input to executive
briefings and reports.

4. Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and respond
effectively to change.

5. Well-developed knowledge of a range of computer software, including Microsoft Project (or similar), use of databases, spreadsheets,
email, internet, electronic messaging services and other commonly used office administration software.

6. Ability to effectively communicate, mediate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, using initiative towards problem
solving with a client focussed approach.

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).
Position commencement ongoing from 12 March 2027.

📌 Contract Systems Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Northern Territory