Job description
Agency Attorney-General's Department Work unit Registrar-General's Office - Darwin
Job title Policy and Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 10246 RTF 343282 Closing 25/03/2026
Contact officer Karen Avery, Deputy Registrar-General on 08 8999 53*** or ***********@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://agd.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343282
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
To work with and support the Deputy Registrar-General to undertake a broad range of projects relating to the functions and operations of the Registrar-General's Office.
Context statement
The Northern Territory Registrar-General's Office administers and safeguards key statutory registers that underpin legal identity, property ownership, and commercial certainty across the NT. The Office comprises the Land Titles Office, which maintains the integrity of the land title and property registration system, and the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Office, which registers vital life events and identity records. Together, the Office delivers secure, accurate and client-focused registry services in accordance with legislative requirements, supporting public confidence and the Territory's economic and social wellbeing.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Support the Deputy Registrar-General in providing a compliant, efficient and effective registration service for the community and businesses of the Northern Territory.
* Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of projects on behalf of the Deputy Registrar-General, including the development of business cases, new technologies, stakeholder management, project management and policy review.
* Assist in the development, organisation and delivery of communication and training programs for staff and stakeholders in relation to projects and new initiatives.
* Undertake research and analysis of various issues and provide solutions and recommendations in relation to these.
* Facilitate and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement and good working relationships with peers, clients and other stakeholders to ensure high-level outcomes.
* Assist in the development of products, policies and procedures relating to the delivery of Registrar-General's Office services.
Selection criteria
Essential
* Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt content and style to suit the audience, including within change management contexts, and interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
* Demonstrated ability to research complex issues, undertake detailed evaluations and prepare concise reports, including the ability to interpret, understand and apply legislation, policy and procedures.
* Demonstrated strategic, conceptual, analytical, problem solving and risk management skills, including the ability to devise sound, timely solutions to risks, and implement the necessary change plans.
* Strong organisation and coordination skills, attention to detail and accuracy of written and verbal communication, including proficiency in contemporary administration and communication computer software (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
* Demonstrated ability in process analysis, gap analysis, and the design, implementation and management of executive administration process improvements.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the functions of the Registrar-General's Office and of the legislation administered in the Office.
* Knowledge of mainframe ILIS (Integrated Land Information System)/PROMADIS applications.
Further information
* The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from the position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
* The successful applicant may be required to undertake occasional travel.
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