Job description
Agency Attorney-General's Department Work unit Registrar-General's Office
Job title Registration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Alice Springs
Position number 10245 RTF Closing 10/03/2026
Contact officer Karen Avery 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
Support the accuracy and integrity of the NT births, deaths and marriages registry and the land registry by undertaking
registration duties and discharging statutory obligations as a delegate of the Registrar-General.
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
1. Perform statutory functions as a Delegate of the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages and a Delegate of the
Registrar-General.
2. Register births, deaths and marriages and changes of name in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural
requirements and provide advice on such matters as appropriate.
3. Review dealings and documents in preparation for lodgement and registration as appropriate in the Integrated Land
Information System (ILIS).
4. Provide assistance and relief to the Office Manager on the day to day running of the Office.
5. As an authorised marriage celebrant, conduct interviews with couples intending to marry and perform marriage
ceremonies in accordance with Australian marriage laws.
6. Act as Receiver of Territory Monies in accordance with the Financial Management Act andrelevant Treasurer's
Directionsand By-Laws.
7. Provide counter and telephone assistance to customers.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in using database systems for data management and record keeping, maintaining quality
control and integrity of information with very strong attention to detail including proof reading of documents and
accurate data entry skills.
1. Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply legislation or ability to rapidly acquire such skills.
2. Ability to multi-task and re-prioritise tasks based on demand, deadlines and direction while exercising judgement and
initiative.
4. Demonstrated personal and professional ethics of confidentiality, sensitivity, tact, reliability and self-motivation.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as operate independently as circumstances
require.
6. Demonstrated experience in delivering positive, polite and professional customer service.
Further information
The Alice Springs Registrar-General's Office is a two-person office.
The preferred applicant will be subject to a national criminal history check.