Assistant Director Procurement Policy

Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Procurement Policy

Asian Relations
Job title Assistant Director Procurement Policy Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 28667 RTF 339065 Closing 01/02/2026
Contact officer Rebecca Cockman, Director Procurement Policy on 0408 374 825 or rebecca.cockman@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=339065

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YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
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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
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Primary objective
Provide strategic policy and leadership support to the Northern Territory Government Procurement Framework, with a
strong focus on reform and continuous improvement.

Context statement
This role is central to maintaining contemporary procurement policies that meet evolving government and industry needs.
A strong operational knowledge of procurement is recommended, alongside the ability to identify opportunities for
improvement, champion change, and embed contemporary practices that deliver long-term benefits.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead reform initiatives by contributing to the design, development, and implementation of contemporary procurement

policy, strategies, and frameworks.
2. Provide high-level advice and guidance to government agencies and industry on procurement policies, legislation, and

reform priorities.
3. Draft quality reports, submissions, briefings, and correspondence on a range of procurement issues.
4. Manage and mentor a small team to deliver policy research and improvement projects, ensuring alignment with

government reform agendas and procurement best practice.
5. Oversee support services for relevant Board/s and industry representatives.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in providing sound policy advice and recommendations on complex governance, service

delivery, or operational issues, preferably within contexts such as procurement, contracting, or contract management.
2. Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation and administrative frameworks.
3. Proven ability to use analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems and find innovative solutions.
4. Proven ability to represent the agency at inter-agency and other forums, supported by advanced communication,

facilitation, and negotiation skills.
5. Proven capacity to draft high‑quality reports, submissions, briefings, and correspondence on complex policy issues.
6. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to resolve issues to respectful outcomes.
7. Experience effectively managing a team in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.
2. Knowledge of the Northern Territory Procurement Framework.

Further information
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their
work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework.