Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Contracting Services
Job title Director - Contract Enabling Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 40236 RTF 328674 Closing 21/08/2025
Contact officer Rachelle McMillan on 08 8999 2710 or rachelle.mcmillan@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328674

1. Lead the development and implementation of policy and procedures regarding departmental contract management, including
   strengthening financial investment and relationship management with Northern Territory Government funded organisations.
2. Lead the development, implementation and effective maintenance of contracting systems, contract management plans, performance
   reporting mechanisms in line with existing Northern Territory Government procurement and grant contracting frameworks, aligned to
   departmental policy and strategic objectives.
3. Provide leadership and support to agency delegates and contract managers across the Departments and coordinate the management
   of a centralised contracts (procurement and grants) governance team. Support includes capability development through training and
   provision of information.
4. Develop and maintain effective collaborative and strategic partnerships within the Department and across the NT Public Service
   agencies and key stakeholders including service providers and peak bodies.
5. Provide agency and executive performance reports on the agency’s contract investments and support contract management
   compliance and outcomes.
6. Ensure resolution of contract disputes or major negotiations are carried out effectively.