Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Registrar-General’s Office
Job title Office Manager Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 – $95,468 Location Alice Springs
Position number 10244 RTF 352272 Closing 29/07/2026
Contact officer Karen Avery on 08 8999 5318 or [email protected]
About the agency www.nt.gov.au/justice
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352272
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
Manage the Alice Springs Registrar-General’s Office to support the integrity of the NT births, deaths and marriages and land
registries, undertake registration functions, and discharge statutory obligations as a delegate of the Registrar-General.
Context statement
The Northern Territory Registrar-General’s Office maintains statutory registers that support legal identity, property
ownership and commercial certainty. Through the Land Titles Office and Births, Deaths and Marriages Office, it delivers
secure, accurate and client-focused registry services in accordance with legislative requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office, ensuring efficient service delivery, resource management, and
compliance with financial and administrative accountability.
2. Exercise statutory powers and responsibilities under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996, and the
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth), and legislation relating to the Land Titles Office and NT General Registry.
3. Lead a client-focused culture, ensuring timely, professional and responsive service delivery.
4. Lead, supervise and develop staff to build capability and maintain a high-performing team.
5. Perform duties as an authorised marriage celebrant, including interviewing intending couples and conducting marriage
ceremonies in accordance with legislative requirements.
6. Provide specialist advice on registration processes, legislative requirements, and Registrar-General’s Office services.
7. Develop and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, stakeholders and the community.
8. Identify and implement improvements to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience managing office operations and delivering quality administrative and customer services.
2. Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures, and exercise delegated authority.
3. Well-developed leadership skills, with experience supervising and developing staff.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide advice and build effective working relationships.
5. Demonstrated organisational, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to manage competing
priorities.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996, Land Title Act 2000 and the Commonwealth
Marriage Act 1961.
Further information
• The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from the position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
- The successful applicant may be required to undertake occasional travel.
