Project Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Crown Land Estate, Southern Region

Environment
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 29/02/2028
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Alice Springs
Position number 16732 RTF 352401 Closing 23/08/2026
Contact officer Jamie Orr, Manager Crown Land Estate on 08 8951 9250 or jamie.orr@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352401
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YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
Provide advice and information to management, other government agencies, developers, and the public regarding Crown
land transactions, including lands sales, leases, and licences in the Southern Region to support sustainable development in
the Northern Territory. Assist with the management of the Crown land maintenance programs, including management of
firebreaks, weeds, drains and illegal dumping.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the delivery of complex Crown land projects, including land sales and management with a high level of focus

on client satisfaction.
2. Provide advice and information to management, other government agencies and the public on matters relevant to the

release of Crown land.
3. Prepare leases, licences, Land Titles Office documentation, contractual and other project documentation to facilitate

Crown land transactions.
4. Monitor and provide advice on compliance with Crown leases and licences.
5. Develop and maintain project management databases relating to Crown Land Transactions projects and maintain ILIS

records relating to Crown Leases.
6. Prepare Chief Executive and Ministerial correspondence and other briefings in relation to Crown land transactions.
7. Assist with the management of the Crown land maintenance programs, including procurement of works relating to the

management of firebreaks, weeds, drains and illegal dumping.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to provide advice and information to management, other government agencies and the public,

including the ability to interpret, analyse and provide advice on policy and legislation.
2. Sound project management and commercial skills to assist with delivery of complex projects.
3. High standards of probity, accountability, and confidentiality.
4. Sound communication skills to develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, government

agencies, developers, and external service providers and to prepare accurate reports and briefings on technical matters
and complex issues.

5. Good organisation and time management skills including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work effectively
with minimal supervision in a team environment.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
7. An understanding of work, health, and safety matters as they apply to a workplace or the ability to acquire knowledge

within a short period.