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

Workplace

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 [email protected]

About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352401

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

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.
- Provide advice and information to management,



other government agencies and the public on matters relevant to the release of Crown land.

1. Prepare leases, licences, Land Titles Office documentation, contractual and other project documentation to facilitate

Crown land transactions.
- Monitor and provide advice on compliance with Crown leases and licences.
- Develop and maintain project management databases relating to Crown Land Transactions projects and maintain ILIS records relating to Crown Leases.
- Prepare Chief Executive and Ministerial correspondence and other briefings in relation to Crown land transactions.
- 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.
1. Sound project management and commercial skills to assist with delivery of complex projects.
2. High standards of probity, accountability, and confidentiality.
3. 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. 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.

📌 Project Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
📍 Alice Springs