Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Homelessness and Emergency Management
Job title Manager – Homelessness Contracts Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2029
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 48532 RTF 330864 Closing 24/09/2025
Contact officer Kelly Hunter, Executive Director on 08 8999 8830 or kelly.hunter@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330864
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Manager Contracts leads and manages a team to develop, commission, implement and review the Department’s programs across both
grant and procurement contracts, including new initiatives and projects to improve community outcomes on behalf of the Department of
Children and Families.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a team that undertakes the development, implementation and management of departmental 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. Collate and analyse contractual key performance measures and financial data from an array of sources, to effectively monitor
departmental outcomes and inform strategic direction.
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 across government and non-
government sectors, Aboriginal communities and organisations, in the Northern Territory.
5. 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.
6. 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 team management experience, including human resources, finance, information technology and information
management systems, change management, risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
2. Extensive knowledge and acumen in program and/or project management and governance processes including procurement, financial
management, grant and contract management elements.
3. 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. High level verbal and written communication skills, including government and ministerial briefings and submissions, guidelines and
notices, to be communicated and discussed with a diverse stakeholder and customer base.
6. Proven ability to lead and mentor others, and role model a high standard of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in a complex
and highly sensitive environment.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders in service design and implementation.
2. A relevant tertiary qualification, or substantial experience, in Contract Management, Business, Public Administration or Project
Management.
3. Hold a current Northern Territory drivers’ licence or ability to obtain.
4. An ability to travel, both within the Territory (including remote communities) and interstate, as required.
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).