Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Crown Land Estate
Job title Senior Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Alice Springs
Position number 16734 RTF Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Jamie Orr, Manager on or
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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
Develop, implement and administer the Southern Region Crown Land Estate management program, balancing community and
Government expectations for the level of maintenance, cleanliness and accessibility of Crown land within budgetary and
environmental constraints.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop, implement and administer an effective Crown Land Estate management program which balances community and
Government expectations for the level of maintenance, cleanliness and accessibility of Crown land within budgetary and
environmental constraints.
1. Provide policy and procedural advice to senior management, the Minister, other government agencies and the public regarding
the management and maintenance of vacant Crown land in the Southern region.
1. Manage the preparation and letting of contracts and tenders for Crown land maintenance including overseeing the allocation
of works to and management of contractors and review their performance.
1. Assist the Crown Land Estate team in the management of Crown leases and other Crown lands projects as required in
accordance with the Crown Lands Act 1992.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to provide policy and procedural advice to senior management, the Minister, other government agencies
and the public regarding the management and maintenance of land.
1. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in negotiating in the private and
public sectors on sensitive, confidential and complex issues.
3. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures, implement and maintain a strong client and service
focus.
4. High level project and contract management skills along with sound research and analytical skills and flexibility in problem
solving in a complex environment.
1. Demonstrated ability, to understand and interpret legislation as well as a sound knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire
knowledge of, the Crown Lands Act 1992 together with a well-developed understanding of other legislation related to
responsibilities as a landowner and the business and legal procedures associated with Crown land management.
1. Proficiency in information technology and its effectiveness in enhancing service delivery, as well as knowledge of, or the ability
to quickly acquire knowledge of, associated office and land administration (e.g. ILIS) or similar software.
1. An understanding of Work Health and Safety matters as they apply to a workplace or the ability to acquire knowledge within a
short period.
1. Current NT Drivers licence or ability to obtain and ability to undertake intra-state travel within the Southern Region to deliver
Crown Land Estate management programs.
Further information
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF6
outlines the capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.