Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Licensing NT
Job title Senior Lawyer Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 44428 RTF Closing 18/01/2026
Contact officer Ian Ford 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
The Senior Lawyer will support Licensing NT by providing timely and high-quality legal services with respect to often
complex and/or sensitive matters including appearing as Counsel before statutory Tribunals.
Context statement
The work allocated is diverse and includes a broad range of administrative and government law in relation to regulatory
matters such as, liquor, racing and gaming.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide legal advice and representation on complex or sensitive matters and report to the Director of the Division on
the progress of matters.
1. Maintain a high level of knowledge of relevant areas of the law and of relevant practices and procedures.
2. Provide training and advice to the division regarding statutory interpretation, administrative decision making and
representation where decisions are challenged.
4. Prepare Court and Tribunal documents, including but not limited to letters of demand, statements of claim, defences,
affidavits, interlocutory applications, summonses for production of documents, consent orders.
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and prepare, and present legal concepts, positions, or factual
analyses clearly and correctly.
1. Appear as Counsel at hearings conducted by statutory bodies engaged in the regulation of industries regulated by
Licensing NT.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Admission as an Australian legal practitioner and eligibility to obtain a local practising certificate.
1. High level of written and oral professional communication skills with ability to prepare and present legal concepts and
positions or factual analyses clearly and correctly.
3. Proven experience in the organisation and management of a legal matters involving complex or sensitive cases.
4. Well-developed understanding of the functions and powers of statutory tribunals, commercial issues, and corporate
governance.
5. Ability to manage files in order to meet client needs and deadlines, cope with pressure and work as part of a team.
1. High ethical standards with the ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the Territory, its laws, the workings of government and the development of legislation in a practical way.
1. Experience in the practice of law before statutory tribunals together with special expertise in one or more areas of law
relating to Licensing NT.
Further information
The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant
from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.