Agency NT Police Force Work unit Firearms Policy and Recording Unit

Job title Licencing and Registration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 26/11/2027

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Palmerston

Position number 18827 RTF 356051 Closing 23/09/2026

Contact officer Honor MacKinnon, Firearms Registry A/Assistant Director on 08 8922 3544 or

[email protected]

About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356051

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 administration of applications made under the Firearms Act 1997 (NT) and Firearms Regulations 1997 (NT), as well as the Weapons Control Act 2001 (NT) and Weapons Control Regulations 2001 (NT).

Key duties and responsibilities

- Process applications including vetting for completeness and undertake relevant agency enquiries including criminal history checks on applicants and associates as required.
- Submit completed applications for specific licence categories with recommendations to the Officer in Charge, Firearms

Policy and Recording Unit for further consideration.

- Issue licences,



permits and registrations approved under the Firearms Act 1997 (NT).
- Maintain records and provide high level of assistance to public, NT Police Force, interstate Police Services and other government agencies.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Hold, or be eligible and willing to obtain, a Firearms Employee Licence.
- Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and work under pressure to complete tasks within required timeframes.
- High standard of communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and develop qualified relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of word processing and computer programs, particularly data management and software applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel.
- An understanding of the need to maintain integrity and confidentiality in relation to sensitive and personal information.
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision as a member of a team to achieve set goals and deadlines.

Desirable

- Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the various computer systems utilised by the NT Police

Force.

- Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the Firearms Act 1997 (NT).
- Possess or be able to quickly acquire basic knowledge of firearm types and categories.

Further information

It is mandatory for position holders within the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit to hold a Firearms Employee License. To progress in the recruitment, shortlisted applicants must consent to a probity check which involves a comprehensive review of an applicant’s personal history against local and national databases to ensure the applicant meets legal, ethical, and safety standards. Additionally, the successful applicant must consent to a check by police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no significant criminal history.

📌 Licencing and Registration Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Police Force
📍 Palmerston City