Address Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and
Logistics Work unit Transport Safety and Services
Job title Contract Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $73,091 - $83,611 Location Darwin
Position number 60240009 RTF 288003 Closing 01/02/2024
Contact officer Carrie Merrett, A/Director Contracts, on 08 8924 7126 or Carrie.Merrett@nt.gov.au
About the agency www.dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=288003
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 Contracts Administration Officer, under the direction of the Director Contracts, supports the Transport Safety and
Services Work Unit in the effective operations of grants, procurement, contracts, MOVERS systems control and other office
administration services.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice and assistance to Transport Safety and Services staff to enable informed decisions based on sound grant,
procurement and contract management principles, including the preparation of planning, tender, assessment and contract
management documents, in accordance with NT Government Procurement Framework and agency policies.
2. Provide performance and progress reports to management as required.
3. Continuously monitor work to ensure the quantity, quality and timeliness of outputs is equal to, or better than, the agreed
key performance indicators, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
4. Provide executive level administration assistance and support to the Compliance Officer and Executive Director,
Transport Safety and Services, as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated working knowledge / ability in managing end-to-end procurement and contract management processes
including knowledge of procurement policy and legislation.
2. High-level organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and complete tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
3. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a
wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
4. Reliable, highly motivated and able to work within a small team environment.
5. Demonstrated ability in reporting (budgets, finance, HR), ICT systems, records management and electronic diary
management.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Contract Management, Procurement and Contracting, or Business Administration.
2. Knowledge and understanding of procedures involved in processing Ministerials, Cabinet Submissions and Legislative
Assembly Briefings to the required standard.
3. Current NT Driver’s Licence.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history.
