Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration package range $174,191 - $189,700 (including salary $148,302- $161,638)
Contracts
Darwin, Northern Territory
Ongoing vacancy available

Shape the future of transport and infrastructure across the Northern Territory. The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure partners with community, business, and government to deliver integrated, sustainable infrastructure and essential services.

The Opportunity
As Director Contracts, you will oversee the delivery and management of high-value commercial contracts for Transport Safety and Services, ensuring quality, reliability, and value for Territorians. You’ll provide strategic advice, lead negotiations, resolve complex contractual issues, and drive improvements in public transport arrangements and infrastructure.

Your Impact

• Monitor and manage multimillion-dollar service delivery contracts across the Territory.

• Advise senior executives on contract management and service delivery.

• Lead budget planning and performance reporting for contracted services.

• Negotiate sensitive contract variations and resolve disputes using evidence-based analysis.

• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering professional growth and meeting critical deadlines.

• Engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and community to deliver outcomes that matter.

About You

• Proven experience managing high-value commercial contracts, budgets, and cash flows.

• Strong business, strategic, and analytical skills with sound judgement.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills at a senior level.

• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.

• Awareness of NT public transport objectives and challenges (desirable).

• Qualifications in business, project management, or contract management (desirable).

Why Join Us?
The NT Public Sector values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable workplace adjustments are available for people with disability. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

The Benefits 

• Attractive salary package 

• 12% superannuation 

• 6 weeks recreation leave + 3 days Christmas closedown leave

• 3 weeks personal leave 

• Up to $1,724 annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements

• Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities 

• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government.

Lifestyle and Community

This is a great opportunity to progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets, spectacular lightning displays and tropical climate. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

Apply now and help deliver infrastructure that supports the Territory’s future.

Explore working in the Northern Territory Government:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

Explore working for DLI:

• https://dli.nt.gov.au/ 

• https://middlearmprecinct.nt.gov.au/home

• https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/

Explore living in Darwin 

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surround

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Cindy McDonald, Executive Director Transport Safety and Services
on 08 8924 7598 or cindy-lee.mcdonald@nt.gov.au 

Quote vacancy number: 31759
Closing date: 16/12/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search