Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Contracts
Job title Director Contracts Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302- $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 31759 RTF 335559 Closing 16/12/2025
Contact Officer Cindy McDonald, Executive Director Transport Safety and Services on 08 8924 7598 or
cindy-lee.mcdonald@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335559
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
Ensure quality service delivery is achieved for Transport Safety and Services throughout the Northern Territory, through
developing, monitoring and managing service delivery contracts.
Context statement
The Transport Safety and Services Division delivers essential transport services across the Northern Territory, including public
buses, ferries, and regional transport, primarily through contracts exceeding $50 million annually. The Division also oversees Motor
Vehicle Registry (MVR) services, road and marine safety, vehicle operations and compliance, ensuring safe, accessible, and reliable
transport systems for all Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Monitor and manage the provisions of various commercial contracts for Transport Safety and Services throughout the Northern
Territory.
2. Provide high level advice on effective contract management and service delivery for Transport Safety and Services.
3. Oversee, manage and plan budgets for Transport Safety and Services contracted services.
4. Lead the negotiation and resolution of sensitive and/or complex contractual issues and disputes. Negotiate contract variations
using contemporary business analysis and evidence-based information.
5. Ensure high quality contract performance reports, with analysis snapshot, are provided to agency senior executive.
6. Actively contribute to improving current and future public transport arrangements including associated infrastructure.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed skills and ability to manage high value commercial contracts, budgets and cash flows.
2. Highly developed business, strategic and analytical skills with demonstrated sound judgement in decision-making.
3. Experience collaborating and negotiating with influence at a senior level across a variety of internal and external stakeholders
and policy settings.
4. Oral and written communication skills of a high standard.
5. Demonstrated high level leadership and team building skills, including the ability to build high performing teams, develop
qualified skills in staff, and meet critical deadlines.
Desirable
1. Awareness of the Northern Territory public transport environment including objectives and challenges.
2. Formal qualifications in a related discipline such as business, project management or contract management.
Further information
• The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
- 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. Please refer to the OCPE Capability Framework.