Job description
Agency Department of Lands Planning and Environment Work unit Land Information Group - Survey
Job title Land Information Officer - Place Names Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 16649 RTF Closing 09/12/2025
Contact officer Liann Stephenson, Team Leader 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
Undertake administrative responsibilities to register place names in accordance with the Place Names Act 1967, support the
Place Names Committee for the Northern Territory; and ensure maintenance of place naming and related records in
compliance with statutory requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide administrative support, service, and advice to the Place Names Committee, the Surveyor-General, Department
executives, government agencies, land developers, and the public on place naming matters.
2. Prepare a range of correspondence and documentation, including ministerial briefings, meeting papers, policies,
procedures, historical or biographical reports, and simple maps.
3. Provide guidance and advice to clients to ensure place naming requests comply with the requirements of the Places
Names Act 1967, and relevant place naming policies, standards, practices, and guidelines.
4. Maintain and enhance databases and systems for the place names register, website, and associated records.
5. Actively participate in the team by contributing ideas and solutions and promoting a positive and collaborative approach
to improve service delivery and regulatory frameworks.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Practical knowledge and operational experience in place naming, land administration or another related statutory
environment; including the ability to clearly interpret and apply legislation, policies, standards, and guidelines.
2. Demonstrated sound oral and written communication capability to effectively consult and interact with a range of people
from diverse backgrounds to ensure processes and requirements are met.
3. Proven sound people skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, develop and sustain productive
relationships, engage with sensitivity, and provide advice to support delivery of the work unit priorities.
4. Ability to effectively operate integrated information applications, databases, or systems.
5. Established project and time management, planning, reporting, and investigative/ research skills with demonstrated
ability to exercise initiative and be thorough and accurate.
6. An understanding of political, social, cultural, economic, and technical issues that can impact place naming or land
administration and development.