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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Transport Planning

and Logistics

Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Palmerston

Position number 11304 RTF 306431 Closing 07/11/2024

Contact officer Kylie Wilson, Manager Land Use Management on 08 8924 7047 or kylie.wilson@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306431

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

Contribute to the delivery of Transport and Civil Services programs through the provision of research, analysis, and

miscellaneous projects as required.

Context statement

The Transport Planning - Land Use Management team works collaboratively across the Territory contributing to the

development and implementation of policies and directives relating to transport infrastructure, including all land use

negotiations/agreements on Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics land. This unit is very busy with a dynamic

workload and great variety of work.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake strategic assessments and research, prepare reports and recommendations for less complex strategic

projects/issues.

2. Coordinate the preparation of road and transport infrastructure related impact submissions for Native Title and

Aboriginal land claims.

3. Liaise with a broad range of internal and external customers ensuring a high level of client focus and client satisfaction.

4. Maintenance of register of original road related legal documents to meet governance and reporting requirements.

5. Undertake research and prepare road and land use related briefings and correspondence.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail and ability to undertake research and analysis, collate and present

information in an appropriate and effective format.

2. Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and correspondence including ministerial briefings and submissions to a high

standard or the proven ability to acquire such skills quickly.

3. High level of oral and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients both internal and external to

government.

4. Proven ability to work independently using initiative and sound judgement to manage priorities with minimal

supervision, or as part of a team in a dynamic environment handling several tasks concurrently to meet tight timeframes.

5. Demonstrated high level competency in the use of business related computer systems including, spreadsheets,

databases, email, records management, and the NT Integrated Land Information System (ILIS) and an ability to extract

information and reports.

6. Understanding of land administration and land tenure and the associated legislation in the Northern Territory or the

demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.

Desirable

1. An awareness of issues relating to Native Title and Aboriginal Land Rights within the Northern Territory.

2. Knowledge of land information systems and land tenure or ability to quickly acquire such skills.

3. Ability to interpret and apply legislation.

4. Current or eligibility for NT drivers licence or ability to obtain one.