Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Contracting Services
Job title Manager - Contract Performance Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Palmerston,
Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy
Position number 30374 RTF Closing 07/09/2025
Contact officer Annie Butler on or
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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 Contract Performance is responsible for managing a small team who are responsible for developing collaborative
relationships with stakeholders, developing governance and contract management capability, provide analytical reporting, drive
continuous improvements, establish and maintain controls, compliance and assurance and providing contract management systems
support.
Context statement
The Contract Services Unit supports effective procurement and grant management by delivering governance, performance monitoring,
and contract services that enable collaborative, community-focused programs and services for Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on procurement, grants, and contract management, including dispute resolution,
performance issues, and support for senior executives and contract owners.
2. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategies, policies, frameworks, and systems to ensure
effective and compliant contract and grant management.
3. Oversee risk, compliance, and performance monitoring, including reporting and the identification of issues across procurement, grants,
and contracts.
4. Deliver training, mentoring, and capability development for staff and stakeholders to embed best practice and drive continuous
improvement.
5. Represent the Agency in key forums and external engagements to promote its interests and influence Territory and national initiatives.
6. Maintain and apply current knowledge of procurement, grants, and contract management trends, driving innovation and improvements
across the Division.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategic advice and support in one or more of procurement, grants, and contract
management, including experience with complex activities and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
2. Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive organisational change, foster a positive workplace culture,
and model the organisation's core values.
3. Highly developed analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and the capacity to design innovative
solutions to complex contract and procurement challenges.
4. Demonstrated high-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strategic partnerships, influence
at senior levels, and convey information clearly across diverse audiences.
5. Well-developed project and organisational management capabilities, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet
deadlines, and ensure high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.
6. Proven ability to develop, implement and interpret reporting frameworks, performance indicators, financial reports, policies, and
business plans to support continuous improvement and accountability.
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).