Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Occupational Licensing and Associations,
Asian Relations Business and Workforce
Job title Principal Investigations and Designation Administrative Officer 7
Engagement Officer
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 92260027 RTF 351567 Closing 14/07/2026
Contact officer Andrew Dudley on 08 8999 1339 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351567
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
Undertake regulatory and compliance activities, including investigations and operations across the range of legislative
frameworks administered by the agency throughout the Northern Territory. Providing high level advice and leading the
coordination of the operations of the Associations and Compliance Unit.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake regulatory and compliance activities, and information sessions, in accordance with an enforcement and
compliance program, across a broad range of licensing and associations legislative frameworks.
2. Maintain effective processes, systems and internal controls to ensure effective, efficient and robust governance
frameworks for the delivery of regulatory compliance in accordance with the NT Government’s regulatory regimes and
priorities of minimising harm and protecting consumers.
3. Provide leadership and resource management of staff involved in the administration of compliance functions and
contribute to the strategic leadership of the Associations and Compliance Unit.
4. Develop and ensure participation in active investigative, enforcement and compliance programs in partnership with
industry and other public sector and enforcement agencies.
5. Provide high level advice and information on incorporated associations and compliance operational matters.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level ability and demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying a wide range of legislation, policies and
procedures in licensing, compliance and regulatory frameworks, and demonstrated sound analytical, judgement, problem
solving, investigative and research skills.
2. Sound oral communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice, negotiate, mediate and collaborate with a wide range
of stakeholders in government and private sector.
3. Highly developed written communication skills with experience in preparing concise and thorough reports, briefs and
correspondence with recommendations for consideration by management.
4. Proven leadership and operational management skills with ability to influence others to effectively achieve outcomes in
a climate of significant change and complexity and provide operational management advice on regulatory activities.
5. Experience in a customer service environment and proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
6. Hold a current NT Driver's licence and demonstrated ability and willingness to undertake intrastate travel, including to
regional and remote locations.
7. Capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, where operational requirements necessitate.
Desirable
1. Completion of a Certificate IV in Government Investigations is highly desirable.
Further information
This position is aligned with CF7 in the Capability Framework. For more information about the Capability Framework, go to
the OCPE website.
