Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Occupational Licensing and Associations,

Asian Relations Business and Workforce
Job title Compliance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 92260001 RTF 340292 Closing 29/01/2026
Contact officer Alec Moylan on 08 8999 5013 or alec.moylan@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340292
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
Undertake regulatory authorisation and compliance activities, including investigations and operations across a range of
legislative frameworks administered by the agency. Adopt a problem solving approach and undertake community and
industry education and awareness as required.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Liaise with industry, stakeholders and the community to achieve Business and Workforce objectives
2. Assist with 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.
3. Administer relevant legislation and exercise statutory responsibilities as delegated.
4. Assist with compliance monitoring, auditing, complaint handling, investigation and prosecution documentation.
5. Prepare correspondence and reports, in relation to areas of responsibilities.
6. Contribute to best practice compliance activities and continuous improvement.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated sound analytical, judgment, problem solving, and investigation and research skills.
2. Ability to interpret and apply legislative frameworks, policies and procedures.
3. Demonstrated sound oral communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and

the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
4. Demonstrated written communication skills across reports, briefs and external correspondence.
5. Demonstrated ability to operate as a team member as well as independently, work under pressure, and prioritise

workloads in a busy environment.
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 Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations or equivalent.