Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Northern Region

Environment
Job title Regional Lands Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Katherine
Position number 16268 RTF 339279 Closing 05/02/2026
Contact officer Allison Hooper, Regional Director on 08 8973 8925 or allison.hooper@nt.gov.au
About the agency www.environment.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=339279

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
Provide policy and procedural advice to senior management, the Minister, other government agencies and the public
regarding the management and maintenance of Crown land in the Big Rivers Region. Manage projects, Crown leases and
contracts related to the release and maintenance of Crown land, including matters relating to native title.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice to the Minister, Executive management, government agencies, stakeholders, and the public on Crown

land management, maintenance, land transactions, and related issues.
2. Carry out the planning, delivery, and monitoring of maintenance contracts and programs for Crown land, ensuring

cleanliness, usability and regulatory compliance, within budgetary, political and environmental constraints.
3. Prepare, let, and administer contracts and tenders for Crown land maintenance; allocate works and monitor contractor

performance to achieve quality outcomes.
4. Address unauthorised use of Crown land, implement remedial actions, and respond to complex enquiries and

complaints.
5. Manage projects, contracts and leases related to the release and development of Crown land, including leading project

control group meetings, resolution of complex issues and delivery of outcomes.
6. Deliver complex Crown land transaction projects in accordance with policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in negotiating outcomes

on sensitive, confidential and complex issues.
2. Demonstrated ability to research, analyse complex issues and provide well-reasoned advice and recommendations.
3. Demonstrated experience in contract management, tendering, and procurement processes relevant to land

management or relevant related experience, including applying public sector frameworks.
4. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to interpret legislation and policy, particularly relating to responsibilities as

a landowner managing Crown land and in the release and management of land development, or the ability to quickly
acquire.

5. Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated competence in the use of systems including word processing, database, record management and

software packages.
7. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, maintaining a strong

client and service focus.

Desirable
1. Experience working within a land administration or development environment, including knowledge of related

legislative and policy frameworks.