Project and Contract Administrator

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Enterprise Project Services, Corporate and

Enabling Services Division

Job title Project and Contract Administrator Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy

Position number 26128 RTF 357366 Closing 15/10/2026

Contact officer Alice Springs, Craig Catchlove, Acting Assistant Manager, Project and Contract Administration

on 08 8951 5343 or [email protected]

Katherine and Nhulunbuy, Sara Orwell, Acting Assistant Manager, Project and Contract Administration

on 08 8973 8716 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357366

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
Provide high level project and contract administration advice, services and support to Project Managers, Project Administrators, and client

agencies to support and achieve the delivery of government Civil and Infrastructure programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high level advice and support to Regional Directors, Project Managers and Project Administrators to ensure that projects and

contracts are compliant with business processes and accountabilities.

2. Provide all data recording, documentation and record keeping services related to Capital Works Projects, Minor New Works, Repairs

and Maintenance, Consultancy and Recoverable Works Projects across Infrastructure, Civil and Housing business units within the

Region.

3. Process and monitor the financial administration of projects and contracts to ensure cash flow and expenditure targets are met and

accurately reported on.

4. Provide support, monitoring, and training to the Project and Contract Administration team members and foster a positive workplace

culture through exemplary practices and role modelling behaviour.

5. Establish an excellent working relationship with clients and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on all matters relating

to project administration.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Experience in providing project and contract administration advice and support on Capital Works Projects, Minor New Works,

Repairs and Maintenance, Consultancy and Recoverable Works Projects.

2. Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in order to explain procedures, standards and systems in a

manner suited to the needs of technical and professional staff as well as client agencies and prepare accurate correspondence.

3. Sound knowledge of project administration, contract administration, procurement, financial management and reporting systems as

well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office related software.

4. Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and provide guidance to team members on the job.

5. Demonstrated high-level skills in maintaining data integrity with thoroughness, attention to detail and accuracy.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

7. Ability to work in an autonomous environment and utilise well-refined time management skills in order to meet priorities.

Desirable

1. Sound knowledge of business management and business drivers in a political and economic environment.

Further Information
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework which applies to all NTPS employees. CLF 5 outlines the

capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here. Capability Framework | NTG Central