Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit

Migration NT

Job title Senior Migration Program Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 23266 RTF 359538 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Aaron Tran, Manager MigrationNT on 08 8999 7305 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359538
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
As a key member of the MigrationNT team, utilise technical knowledge of migration legislation and policy to contribute to the delivery of
skilled and regional employer sponsored migration programs in the Northern Territory and provide relevant information to key
stakeholders.
Context statement
MigrationNT sits within the Business and Regions division and delivers skilled migration programs to build and sustain a diverse population
and workforce that supports Territory growth.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake assessment and case management in relation to a range of complex and time-sensitive applications under various skilled and

business migration programs.
2. Work closely with the MigrationNT management team to provide supervision, support and co-ordination to the team.
3.



Provide information on skilled migration programs to NT employers, industry, community and potential skilled migrants.
4. Work collaboratively with the MigrationNT team and other department staffs to establish and maintain productive relationships and

effective communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
5. Monitor trends, undertake research and provide high-quality advice and recommendations to management in relation to the delivery of

business and skilled migration programs in the Territory.
6. Undertake other duties as directed.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed communication, analytical and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced workplace

with tight, conflicting deadlines and changing priorities across a broad range of functions.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of skilled migration legislation, policies, programs and their relationship to the Northern

Territory’s demographics and economy.
3. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation and policy, to assess and/or preparing documentation

against set parameters.
4. Proven ability to effectively consult and engage with stakeholders from a broad range of Government, industry, business, community

and cultural backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team and work with minimal supervision.
6. Demonstrated high levels of computer proficiency and an understanding of current business technology.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
2. Hold or have the ability to obtain a Migration Agents registration or legal practising certificate.
Further information
This position may be required to travel intrastate and some out of hours work may be required. When choosing to apply for this position,
the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role, please
refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level.

📌 Senior Migration Program Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin