Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Regulation and Compliance
Job title Licensing Compliance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674-$98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 11648 RTF 358040 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Kadri Long on 08 8999 3141 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358040

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
The core function of the work unit is to compliance monitor and regulate external driver licence service providers to ensure that external
service providers are operating in accordance with guidelines and conducting assessments in line with the assessment standards as
determined by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.



External driver licence service providers include driving examiners and training providers
delivering the Registrar’s approved driver and rider training programs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice to stakeholders on licensing policy and liaise with industry and service providers to ensure legislative requirements and

approved service standards are complied with.
2. Monitor and review compliance of service providers to ensure compliance with approved standards, including reviewing recorded

driving assessments to verify testing standards are being applied consistently and in accordance with approved procedures,
3. Identify any service delivery concerns and recommend and implement improvements to enhance the delivery of driver/rider training

and assessment.
4. Provide advice and reports to the business unit management regarding identified and potential issues which may affect Government,

industry, the public and staff as they relate to services provided by external driver licence partners.
5. Represent the business unit in delivering educational sessions to servicing partners, Government, and industry stakeholders to

encourage continuous improvement and compliance.
6.



Assist in the project management and ongoing reporting of strategies to improve the performance of external partners.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in compliance monitoring of industry’s performance against legislative and regulatory standards, including

responding to incidents and complaints, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
2. Sound understanding of procedural fairness principles within a regulatory setting and the ability to interpret and apply legislation,

policies and procedures.
3. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills, including negotiation, relationship building and conflict resolution, with the ability to work

effectively with people of diverse cultures.
4. Demonstrated high-quality written communication skills with experience in preparing correspondence, reports, and undertake data

entry and analysis with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
6. Hold a current Australian class C driver licence.
Desirable
1. Experience in delivering driver licence assurance standards or aligned compliance assurance programs.
2. Currently hold, or has previously held, a class R and/or heavy vehicle driver licence.
Further information
Successful applicant must demonstrate to the delegate’s satisfaction; they are of satisfactory character to perform the role. This may
require the successful applicant to provide a National Police Criminal History Check prior to commencement. Regional travel may be
required as part of the role.

📌 Licensing Compliance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin