Land Information Officer

4 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Full time $88,297 - $92,987 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Lands Planning and Environment Work unit Land Information Group - Survey

Job title Land Information Officer - Place Names Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 16649 RTF Closing 09/12/2025

Contact officer Liann Stephenson, Team Leader 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

Undertake administrative responsibilities to register place names in accordance with the Place Names Act 1967, support the

Place Names Committee for the Northern Territory; and ensure maintenance of place naming and related records in

compliance with statutory requirements.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide administrative support, service, and advice to the Place Names Committee, the Surveyor-General, Department

executives, government agencies, land developers, and the public on place naming matters.

2. Prepare a range of correspondence and documentation, including ministerial briefings, meeting papers, policies,

procedures, historical or biographical reports, and simple maps.

3. Provide guidance and advice to clients to ensure place naming requests comply with the requirements of the Places

Names Act 1967, and relevant place naming policies, standards, practices, and guidelines.

4. Maintain and enhance databases and systems for the place names register, website, and associated records.

5. Actively participate in the team by contributing ideas and solutions and promoting a positive and collaborative approach

to improve service delivery and regulatory frameworks.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Practical knowledge and operational experience in place naming, land administration or another related statutory

environment; including the ability to clearly interpret and apply legislation, policies, standards, and guidelines.

2. Demonstrated sound oral and written communication capability to effectively consult and interact with a range of people

from diverse backgrounds to ensure processes and requirements are met.

3. Proven sound people skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, develop and sustain productive

relationships, engage with sensitivity, and provide advice to support delivery of the work unit priorities.

4. Ability to effectively operate integrated information applications, databases, or systems.

5. Established project and time management, planning, reporting, and investigative/ research skills with demonstrated

ability to exercise initiative and be thorough and accurate.

6. An understanding of political, social, cultural, economic, and technical issues that can impact place naming or land

administration and development.

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