Project Support Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Crown Land Estate

Job title Project Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 06/04/2026

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin

Position number 16253 RTF Closing 30/10/2025

Contact officer Susan Webb, A/Manager on or

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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 advice and information to management, other government agencies, developers, and the public regarding the

administration of Crown land. Assist and support the efficient delivery of Crown Land Transaction projects including leasing,

licensing, sale and acquisition of Crown land and administration of projects relating to native title, Aboriginal Land claims

and community living areas.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with the efficient delivery of Crown Land projects, in accordance with relevant legislation and government

policies.

2. Prepare Land Titles Office, contractual and other project documentation to facilitate the administration of Crown land

and projects relating to native title, Aboriginal Land claims and community living areas.

3. Maintain project management databases relating to Crown Land projects including relevant records in the Integrated

Land Information System (ILIS).

4. Provide advice and information to management, stakeholders, and the public on matters relevant to Crown land and

related land administration matters.

5. Monitor and provide advice on compliance with Crown leases, licenses, and other land related agreements.

6. Prepare Chief Executive, Ministerial correspondence, and briefings in relation to Crown land and related land

administration matters.

7. Ensure a high level of client focus on accordance with the Department's Customer Service Charter.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to provide advice and information to management, stakeholders and the public including the ability

to interpret policy and legislation and provide advice based upon this interpretation.

2. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise with private and public sectors on commercial and

sensitive issues and maintain strong working relationships.

3. Good organisation, project management and time management skills including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines

and work effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment.

4. Demonstrated competence in the use of systems including word processing, database, record management and

spreadsheet software packages, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Desirable

1. Experience working within a land administration or land development environment, including knowledge of related

legislative and policy frameworks.

2. Qualifications in a relevant field such as conveyancing, land administration, law, or contract management.