Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Transport Safety and Services

Infrastructure
Job title Senior Vehicle Registration Compliance Designation Administrative Officer 7

Officer
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin
Position number 11656 RTF 359794 Closing 16/11/2026
Contact officer Scott Smith, Manager Engineering and Vehicle Standards on 08 8999 3150 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359794

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
Provide high level advice to stakeholders and senior management on vehicle registration compliance and operational policy and
procedures matters. Provide sound leadership and management of the Department’s vehicle registration policy and compliance
functions, including implementing policy and procedure to enable the effective delivery of all vehicle registration transactions,
including transactions processed by Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) staff.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic and operational advice on registration policy and standards to MVR and departmental management.
2. Provide operational advice for the delivery of registration services by external providers (including Police) and ensure that

approved standards are maintained.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of operational registration policy and procedures for use by staff and other





service providers.
4. Represent the Transport Safety and Services division on high level working groups regarding vehicle registration matters,

including motor enthusiasts and motor sporting events in the NT.
5. Provide high level advice and information to the general public in relation to NT Legislation and policy pertaining to vehicle

registration.
6. Develop initiatives to improve service delivery and compliance of vehicle registration matters, including conducting

investigations of complaints and audits of records to assess compliance against legislation and operational policies.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven management experience with an emphasis on service provision, team building and developing a learning culture in a

regulatory workplace.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, with a sound understanding of complaints handling methods,

investigation and auditing practices in a regulatory environment
3. Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of people

including national regulators, customers and industry.
4. High level of adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage pressure, change and meet deadlines in an environment

undertaking continuous improvement with a focus on effective client service.
5. Proven experience in maintaining confidentiality within a professional environment.

Desirable
1. Experience and knowledge of vehicle registration policy and procedures with experience in project management.
2. Sound understanding of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949, Motor Vehicles Regulations 1977 and the privacy requirements under

Australian and NT law.

Further information
1. 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.

2. The successful applicant may be required to travel to other MVR locations from time to time

📌 Senior Vehicle Registration Compliance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin