Water Regulation Officer

1 week ago

Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Full time $75,091 - $85,811 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Water Regulation

Environment

Job title Water Regulation Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 30/10/2025

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

Position number 39984 RTF Closing 31/08/2025

Contact officer Tanya Kerrison, Water Regulation Officer on or

About the agency

Apply online

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 and manage administrative processes that contribute to the delivery of policy, advice and regulation for the

sustainable use of the Territory's water resources in line with the Water Act 1992.

Context statement

The position supports the delivery of water licensing, regulation and permit services in a timely manner.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assess and administer water licences, driller licences and permit applications through preparation of statutory instruments

consistent with department policies and procedures within timeframes.

2. Administer and track regulatory compliance reporting and associated actions.

3. Provide advice to public, industry and other government agencies in a timely and professional manner on the water

regulatory framework and processes applicable in the Northern Territory.

4. Maintain information management systems to deliver water licences and permits that comply with the requirements of

the Water Act.

5. Provide support to the division and department to deliver its objectives and obligations.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience working with clients or in a customer service area.

2. Demonstrated experience applying guidelines or policy and following and maintaining procedures to draft statutory

instruments including licences and permits.

3. A high level of experience in word processing, formatting and the use of spreadsheets and other electronic data

management and database tools.

4. Demonstrated experience in analyzing information and preparing recommendations based on evidence for decision-

making purposes.

5. A high level of oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and ability to provide advice to technical and

non-technical stakeholders.

6. Work in a team environment, under limited supervision and manage individual workload to meet tight deadlines and

conflicting priorities.

Desirable

1. Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

2. Knowledge or experience in water resource management.

3. NT driver license or ability to obtain and ability to travel if required.

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