Project Officer

Job description

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

Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 16517 RTF Closing 01/10/2025

Contact officer Chloe McNaught Manager on or

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

or lease of Crown land in the northern region of the Northern Territory. Assist and support the efficient delivery of Crown

land transaction projects.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with the efficient delivery of Crown land transaction projects in accordance with the Crown Lands Act 1992, Land

Acquisitions Act 1978 and Special Purposes Leases Act 1953.

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

sale or lease of Crown land.

3. Prepare Land Titles Office, contractual and other project documentation to facilitate the sale or lease of Crown land.

4. Monitor and provide advice on compliance with Crown leases and development agreements.

5. Develop and maintain project management databases relating to Crown land transactions projects. Maintain ILIS records

relating to Crown leases.

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

7. Ensure a high level of client focus and client satisfaction.

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.

1. Good organisation and time management skills including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work effectively with

minimal supervision in a team environment.

1. Sound knowledge of PC based office systems as well as knowledge of associated office and land administration

(Integrated Land Information System or similar) software.

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

within a short period.

Desirable

1. Good understanding of sale or lease of Crown land and the Crown Lands Act 1992, Land Acquisitions Act 1978 and Special

Purposes Leases Act 1953.

2. Qualifications or equivalent knowledge and experience in conveyancing.