Agency NT Police Force Work unit Firearms Policy and Recording Unit

Job title Assistant Director, Firearms Registry Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

and Front Counter

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 46104 RTF 359735 Closing 05/11/2026

Contact Officer Ian Kennon, Superintendent FPRU on 08 8947 7248 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359735

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

Lead the firearms licensing, registry and front counter functions within the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit, providing strategic leadership and authoritative advice to ensure compliant, consistent and effective regulatory outcomes that support public safety, legislative obligations and organisational objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and manage firearms licensing, registry, data management and front counter operations to ensure efficient,

compliant and customer-focused service delivery across the Northern Territory.
1. Provide authoritative advice to senior leadership on firearms legislation, licensing frameworks, regulatory policy,

operational service delivery and business system improvements.
1. Lead and develop subordinate supervisors and teams, establishing performance expectations, quality standards and

continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational outcomes.
1. Interpret and apply legislation,



policy and national firearms reforms, translating requirements into operational

procedures, decision-making frameworks and business practices.
1. Represent the Northern Territory in national and inter-jurisdictional forums and maintain productive stakeholder

relationships to support regulatory outcomes and reform initiatives.
1. Oversee complex and sensitive licensing matters, ensuring compliant, consistent and effective decision-making.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Hold, or be eligible and willing to obtain, a Firearms Employee Licence.
2. Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex regulatory or service delivery environments.
3. Highly developed leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to

influence outcomes and build productive working relationships.
1. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks and translate

requirements into operational practices.
1. Proven experience providing high-level advice and recommendations to senior management on complex operational,

policy or strategic matters.
1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead change, manage risk and drive

continuous improvement.
1. Demonstrated ability to exercise solid judgement, manage sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality in a high-

profile regulatory environment.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the Firearms Act 1997, Firearms Regulations 1997 and Weapons Control Act 2001, or the ability to acquire.

Further information It is mandatory for position holders within the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit to hold a Firearms Employee Licence. 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.

📌 Assistant Director, Firearms Registry and Front Counter (Darwin)
🏢 NT Police Force
📍 Darwin