Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Housing and Land Servicing
Job title Director Land Tenure Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 28/02/2027
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Position number 26733 RTF 350910 Closing 13/07/2026
Contact officer Danielle Cross on 08 8999 8859 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350910
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary Objective
The Land Tenure team leads the coordination of land tenure in remote communities for whole of government.
The Director is responsible for managing whole of government infrastructure and remote community housing leases,
working closely with land councils, traditional owners, the Federal Government and NT government agencies to implement
land administration arrangements in remote communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain effective networks and enhance relationships with key government agencies, remote
communities, Land Councils, Office of Township leasing and other key stakeholder groups.
2. Provide transformational leadership and management to a team responsible for enabling infrastructure and housing in
remote community for internal and external clients.
3. Drive a team culture of efficiency, accountability and collaboration, with continuous improvement of streamlined
systems and processes.
4. Provide high-level advice and recommendations to General Managers and to NT agencies occupying remote lots on land
tenure arrangements, issues and implications.
5. Manage land tenure arrangements over various types of NT Government infrastructure to allow for the delivery of
government services in remote communities.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience in leading a small team to coordinate and partner with government and non-government stakeholders
to develop and deliver major housing or infrastructure related projects.
2. Experience managing pressure and change in an environment undertaking continuous improvement and to modify
approaches to suit different situations.
3. An understanding of aboriginal affairs and culture with a proven track record of engaging effectively with people of
diverse cultures in order to deliver complex concepts and information.
4. Demonstrated experience and understanding of the political, social and economic issues associated with development
of remote areas of the Northern Territory.
5. Demonstrated capacity to facilitate, negotiate and to work on complex issues simultaneously and effectively enhance
organisational performance.
6. Proven experience in contemporary management practices and the principles of human resource management and
relevant experience in staff management including the ability to monitor performance and implement change.
7. Sound understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) and land tenure systems in
remote areas of the Northern Territory.
Desirable
1. Degree in Public or Business Administration, Project Management, Law or related field.
