Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer

• Permanent, full-time!
• Based in Darwin CBD
• Generous leave entitlements

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. A permanent opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced and qualified candidate to join City of Darwin in the role of Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer.

About the role

This role is required to provide specialist expertise related to the delivery of the procurement and contracts administration frameworks and processes. This role will also provide subject matter advice to the organisation thereby maintaining a strong culture of continuous improvement and compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and City of Darwin's approved strategic procurement framework.

Key Service Delivery Result Areas are:-

• Corporate Management
• Operations
• Customers and Stakeholders
• Compliance and Assurance
• Corporate Systems

As a subject matter expert you will be required to work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver procurement services and solutions (end-to-end procurement + contracts). You will be able to establish procurement activities, follow timelines, communicate the process and ensure everyone is on the same page. You will understand priorities and would be able to give advice for the best outcomes.

About YOU

You will have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. You will be willing to work, learn and share knowledge and best practices.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• A Degree/Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of five (5) years relevant operational experience
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a supervisory role.
• National Criminal History Check
• Drivers Licence

To apply:

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

For a confidential discussion and further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact the Alexandra Craig, Manager Legal and Procurement (General Counsel) on 04 5607 5002.

We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

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

The vacancy closes 5pm, 8^th April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates 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 City of Darwin's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.