Job description
Are you a commercially focused legal or contracts professional looking to lead complex procurement and contract management outcomes?
Hays is proud to be partnered with the Department of Corporate and Digital Development in their search for a Director Supply & Contracts to provide strategic leadership and expert commercial advice across a diverse portfolio of procurement, contract management and supplier engagement activities. This role plays a critical part in delivering complex, high-value and high-risk procurement programs while ensuring strong governance, compliance and commercial outcomes.
* Please note interested applicants must apply via the NTG job portal https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352354 . Only candidates who have applied via this platform can be considered. Full list of the profile description is available on the NTG job portal.
Applications will close on the 26th July 2026. About the Role
As Director Supply & Contracts, you will:
- Lead complex procurement activities from strategy and planning through to tender evaluation and contract award.
- Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders and project teams.
- Manage and oversee contractor performance across significant commercial agreements, including digital services and projects.
- Drive contract governance, risk management and industry engagement activities.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing and diverse team.
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates with a commercial legal background and demonstrated experience applying commercial law principles in procurement, contracting and contract management environments. You will bring:
- Strong experience managing complex commercial procurements and tender processes.
- Expertise in contract negotiation, contract administration and supplier relationship management.
- Excellent knowledge of commercial, contractual and governance frameworks.
- Exceptional written communication skills, including drafting and reviewing complex contractual documentation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
- Proven leadership experience and the ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Procurement or a related discipline will be highly regarded, along with experience operating in complex commercial or government environments.
Inclusion & Diversity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and succeed. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. Aboriginal applicants will receive priority consideration under the Northern Territory Public Sector Special Measures Program.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit the website at
https://dcdd.nt.gov.au #3005647 - Laura O'Mahony
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