Manager - Contracts

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Finance and Business Services

Job title Manager - Contracts Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin

Position number 45280 RTF 349965 Closing 24/06/2026

Contact officer Megan Elgar on 08 8985 8146 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349965

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

Provide expert advice and high-quality contract administration and management services to the Director Strategic Business and

Operations, contract managers across the agency and external stakeholders to ensure that value for money is realised, that risks are

appropriately managed and that statutory regulations are adhered to.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop high-quality procurement, tender and contract documentation and lead whole-of-agency and cross-agency contracting

including preparing scopes and business cases for complex procurement.

2. Conduct and monitor agency contract management activities to ensure contracts are delivered on time, to expected quality standards

and scope.

3. Assist agency contract managers and stakeholders with the preparation of high-quality contract documents, evaluation processes and

management plans

4. Undertake education and awareness activities including design, development and delivery of procurement and contract management

training across the agency and provide timely, practical guidance and support to stakeholders on procurements in progress.

5. Undertake a broad range of management, administration, quality assurance and reporting tasks to ensure compliance and governance

requirements.

6. Build and maintain effective relationships with agency staff, contractors and suppliers that drive contract uptake, continuous

improvement, value optimisation and informed decision-making.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated expertise in procurement and contract management, including development of tender documentation, contract

administration and contractor performance oversight.

2. High-level knowledge of Northern Territory Government (NTG) procurement framework, conditions of contracts and the ability to

interpret and apply legislation, policy and probity requirements.

3. Strong expertise in preparing complex procurement documentation, business cases and participating in tender evaluation and supplier

selection processes.

4. Proven ability to monitor contract performance, implement KPIs, manage risk and ensure compliance with contract conditions and

governance requirements.

5. Highly developed analytical and advisory skills, with the ability to provide expert advice, resolve complex issues and prepare high-level

reports, briefings and recommendations.

6. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal

stakeholders, other NTG agencies and external suppliers to achieve positive outcomes.

7. High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and explain complex

information to diverse audiences.

8. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and deliver outcomes with tight timeframes in a dynamic

environment.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualification in business, public administration, procurement, or a related discipline.

2. Experience using contract management or financial systems and applying data analysis to support reporting and decision-making.

Further information

DoC has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on department premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst

working off site. The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire, and the successful applicant/s

will be required to undergo a criminal history check (confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment.

An adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All DoC employees are subject to random drug

and alcohol testing.