Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Licensing NT
Job title Licensing Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 27472 RTF 346914 Closing 10/05/2026
Contact officer Mark Wood on 08 8951 5128 or
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=346914
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 high quality, customer focused, efficient and effective processing, information and advice in the issuing of licences,
permits and authorities across the broad range of legislative frameworks administrated by the division.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Process licence and permit applications under the Liquor Act 2019 including examination, assessment and evaluation of
all relevant information and make recommendations for approval or otherwise to the delegate.
2. Prepare correspondence, reports and briefs and make recommendations for approval, refusal, suspension, revocation of
licence. permit applications.
3. Update and maintain the licensing systems and databases for regulatory and performance reporting requirements.
4. Provide advice to applicants and other stakeholders regarding licence and permit applications, application of the
legislation and other matters as required.
5. Assist in on the job training of less experienced staff and contribute to the development of work plans and team goals.
6. Participate in compliance programs when required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated personal drive, integrity and confidentiality.
2. Ability to interpret, apply and explain legislation, policy and procedures applicable in a regulatory framework.
3. Experience using various software packages including spreadsheets and database applications and competence
maintaining data integrity.
4. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including experience preparing correspondence, reports and
briefs.
5. Well-developed interpersonal skills, including experience providing quality customer service and operating as an effective
team member.
6. Demonstrated sound judgement and analytical skills, including the ability to apply initiative, prioritise and manage
workload in an environment subject to pressure and deadlines.
Desirable
1. Previous knowledge and experience with this or a similar regulatory/licensing framework.