Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit NT WorkSafe
Job title WorkSafe Advisory Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2026
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin
Position number 17617 RTF 327405 Closing 04/08//2025
Contact officer Rebecca Waltho on 08 8999 5032 or rebecca.waltho@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/ | http://www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=327405
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
A WorkSafe Advisory Officer is responsible for providing advice and support services to internal and external stakeholders; and
perform the functions and exercise the powers of an Inspector in accordance with legislation administered by NT WorkSafe as
delegated.
Context statement
NT WorkSafe is a division of the Department of Attorney-General and Justice responsible for assisting business and workers
understand their obligations under work health and safety, dangerous goods, electrical safety, and workers compensation
legislation.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Respond to requests for information and support government, industry and the public meet their statutory obligations under
the legislation administered by NT WorkSafe.
2. Provide advice to stakeholders on license and permit applications, and authorisations established by legislation
administered by NT WorkSafe.
3. Provide first response to incident notifications, safety concerns and conduct triage assessments.
4. Process license and permit applications including examination, evaluation and making recommendations to delegates.
5. Prepare licensing related correspondence including letters and internal memorandums.
6. Provide research documentation and assistance to delegates on work health and safety issues, preventative strategies,
and legislative obligations.
7. Operate and maintain databases for regulatory performance and monitoring requirements.
8. Assist in on-the-job training of less experienced staff and contribute to the development of work plans and team goals.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High-level organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to ensure timeframes are met.
2. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and agency licensing processes.
3. Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake research tasks, evaluate information and formulate recommendations.
5. Well-developed interpersonal skills, experience providing quality customer service and operating as an effective team member.
6. Good knowledge and understanding of accepted records management practices, procedures, and systems.
Desirable
1. Previous experience within a regulatory agency in work health and safety or allied field.
2. Experience with IT systems and software packages.