Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Occupational Regulation and MigrationNT
Job title Manager - MigrationNT Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 27554 RTF Closing 17/02/2026
Contact officer Kevin Kadirgamar, Director 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
As a key member of the Occupational Regulation and MigrationNT management team, provide strategic leadership to deliver business
and skilled migration programs in the NT.
Context statement
MigrationNT sits within the Business and Regions division and has carriage of skilled migration programs in the NT. Through the delivery
of these programs, it supports the NT Government's objectives of achieving economic and population growth.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the MigrationNT team to deliver business and skilled migration programs in the NT against set targets and provide
relevant information and support services to stakeholders.
2. Train and support MigrationNT team members to assess and decide on relevant applications in a fair and expedient manner
3. Support NT employers, business and industry by providing information on migration services and resolving complex issues in relation
to skilled and business migration applications.
4. Produce high level reports, briefings and correspondence including Ministerial briefings, Legislative Assembly briefs, Cabinet
Submissions, speech notes and research papers.
5. Provide high level advice and subject matter expertise on migration matters to inform and support the broader work of the department
including strategic policy development and worker attraction activities.
6. Establish and maintain effective partnerships, strategic alliances, and networks with key stakeholders both internal and external to the
department.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of Australia's migration legislation, policy and business and skilled migration
programs.
2. High level management, leadership, and administration skills with proven ability to lead a diverse team to
3. deliver agreed outcomes.
1. Conceptual and analytical skills to provide practical, evidence-based solutions to complex issues and the
2. management of information/knowledge systems.
3. Proven ability to work independently or as a team with well-developed organisational skills to manage multiple projects, meet tight
deadlines, and perform at a high standard in a changing environment.
7. Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate succinctly for a variety of audiences, and the
ability to effectively negotiate and influence a range of stakeholders.
8. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain constructive and collaborative relationships with team members and external stakeholders,
including all levels of government, businesses and community.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
1. Hold or eligible to obtain a legal practising certificate or registration as a Migration Agent
2. Hold a current NT Driver License
3. Knowledge of issues and trends relevant to the NT business and economic environment
Further information
This position may be required undertake local, national and international travel and some out of hours work may be required. When
choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience
and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the NT Public Sector Capability Framework and visit our website