2388Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Occupational Licensing and Systems

Relations

Job title Licensing Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 12 months

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

Position number 03411 RTF 359144 Closing 01/11/2026

Contact Kelsey Bussenschutt on 08 8999 1359 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359144

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 high quality, customer focused, effective and effective information and advice, processing and issuing of licences, permits and registrations across the broad range of legislative frameworks administrated by the division.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Research, examine and assess relevant information and make recommendations for the approval or refusal of licence, permit and

registration applications to the delegate.
1. Provide high level administrative and secretariat services to support the activities of Statutory Board’s,



including preparing

correspondence, reports, briefing papers and make recommendations for the approval or refusal of licence, permit and registration applications.
1. Update and maintain licensing systems, databases and information management records for licensing, regulatory and performance

reporting requirements.
1. Participate in licensing compliance programs, investigate, analyse and recommend the suspension, revocation or cancellation of

licences, permits and registrations.
1. Provide advice and interpretations to applicants and other stakeholders regarding licence, permit and registration requirements,

legislation and other matters as required.
1. Assist in on-the-job training of less experienced staff and contribute to the development of work plans and team goals.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation, policy and procedures within a regulatory framework.
2. Experience using various software packages, spreadsheets and database applications including competence in maintaining data

integrity.
1. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including experience preparing correspondence, reports and briefs.
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience providing quality customer service and operating as an effective

team member.
1. Demonstrated sound judgement and analytical skills, including the ability to apply initiative, prioritise and manage workloads in an

environment subject to pressure and deadlines.
1. High level of personal drive and motivation with the ability to interact effectively with people in high stress situations and those from

diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Previous knowledge and experience with this or a similar regulatory/licensing framework.
2. Current driver’s licence.

📌 Licensing Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin