Contract Management Officer

Contract Management Officer (Operations)

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• New position!

This role is responsible for supporting and improving Operations Program procurement, development, administration and management of contracts for goods and services, and works in accordance with City of Darwin's policies. It involves both direct administration of procurement activities and contracts, while also providing support and advice to Operations team members.

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong background in contract management and procurement, preferably with experience of working within a public sector environment to allow your knowledge to transfer seamlessly to City of Darwin and its practises. Your educational background will allow you to provide solid contract advice, and you'll demonstrate an excellent working understanding of contract law. This role will require you to use your strong attention to detail in ensuring complex documents are understood and you'll easily identify potential contractual risks that could impact operations.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a starting salary of $95,527.33 per annum plus superannuation 12%. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program, district allowance and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

You will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in contract law, procurement or similar qualification
• Minimum of five years' experience in contract management and procurement, preferably within a public sector environment
• National Criminal History Check (current)
• Possession of C Class Driver's Licence
• General Construction Industry White Card, or ability to obtain

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Tracy Bignell, Executive Manager Operations on 0419 946 849 during business hours.

We accept applications only via our portal, and we only contact shortlisted applicants.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close 5 pm on 04 May 2026

Only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.