Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Road Safety and Compliance
Job title Operations Manager - DriveSafe Urban Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 31739 RTF Closing 03/03/2026
Contact officer Alexia Hohipa-Wilson, Manager on or
About the agency Apply online 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
To maintain the operational quality and integrity of the DriveSafe NT (urban) driver education and licensing program within a
regulatory environment. The position provides operational compliance, monitoring, support and advice to service providers as well
as supervision and leadership to staff within own team and/or across the DriveSafe program while supporting and contributing to
the work unit and division’s strategic road safety objectives.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the development and implementation of operational resources, planning and policies and procedures to maximise the
effectiveness of the DriveSafe NT program throughout the Northern Territory.
2. Prepare reports and provide strategic advice on the functioning of the program to ensure effective communication and
partnership with other government agencies and relevant stakeholders.
3. Train and provide advice to Motor Vehicle Registry staff and/or service providers on DriveSafe NT program policies and
procedures.
4. Prepare or provide input with the preparation of reports, high-level submissions and Ministerial briefs related to DriveSafe
operations.
5. Monitor the DriveSafe NT business unit outcomes and budget, make recommendations in relation to business objectives,
improvements and professional development.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Supervisory and leadership experience in a program delivery or front line service delivery environment with the ability to
motivate staff and service providers to achieve business objectives.
2. High level communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people including
government sectors, service providers, program participants and key industry stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures with a proven ability to drive business unit
improvements considering program participant needs and road safety strategies.
4. Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills; ability to manage own workload and balance the
demands of providing high level service delivery within a regulatory environment.
5. Hold a current ‘C’ class Northern Territory Drivers Licence.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE 40116 or equivalent) or ability to obtain.
2. Operational knowledge of applicable NT legislation including but not limited to the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 and the Traffic Act
1987.
3. Sound knowledge of contemporary issues and initiatives in relation to road safety, driver licensing functions and the relationship
with the strategic road safety directions of the department and government.
Further information
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Clearance Notice/ Ochre Card before they commence employment.
Additional information about Clearance Notices can be obtained from
* A Police criminal history record and a satisfactory traffic offence history is required prior to appointment.
* The successful applicant must have a willingness to travel to remote locations by four wheel drive or light aircraft.