Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Mineral Titles
Job title Titles Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $70,839 - $76,115 Location Darwin
Position number 10105 RTF 361656 Closing 25/11/2026
Contact Officer Carla McConachy on 08 8999 5245 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361656

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 a high-quality client oriented administrative mineral titles service to a range of stakeholders (government, mining industry
and members of the public); enter and maintain accurate mineral title data in relevant databases.

Context statement
Mineral Titles is a multi-disciplined administrative group comprising personnel with geographic information system and data base
skills, field personnel with expertise in Aboriginal liaison and culture, exploration and mining industry experience and general
administrative staff across a range of administrative officer levels.

Key duties and responsibilities
1.



Provide quality administration of mining tenure ensuring compliance with legislative and procedural requirements, including

maintaining textual and mapping information in relevant databases, authenticating detailed applications, undertaking complex
rent reviews, reconciling banking and daily batch monies etc.

2. Provide a quality mining tenure service through a front counter and enquiry line function and information, assistance and advice
to staff, industry and the public on the application, grant and maintenance of mining tenure.

3. Research and prepare less complex correspondence and reports.
4. Assist the Team Leader with issues and projects e.g., digitisation of old files, development of policies and procedures.
5. Provide a user-support service for relevant database mapping systems and web interfaces.
6. Actively participate as a full member of the Mineral Titles team.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level computer literacy skills across the Microsoft Office suite (or similar) including word processing, spreadsheets,

databases and email with a sound understanding of financial systems and online records management systems.
2. Proven customer service skills including front counter operations, receipting and dealing with telephone enquiries in a

qualified manner.
3. Proven experience in the administration, interpretation and application of legislation and policy.
4. Sound financial numeracy and written communication skills with the ability to deal with confidential information.
5. High level of self-motivation and the ability to use initiative and proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

and work as part of a team.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of diverse stakeholders including from diverse cultural

backgrounds.

Desirable
1. Experience in lands, titles and/or mining industry.

📌 Titles Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Mining and Energy
📍 Darwin