Job description Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Mineral Titles Job title Manager Mineral Titles Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $128,551 – 143,611 Location Darwin Position number 9502 RTF 330447 Closing 21/09/2025 Contact officer Simone Symonds, Director Mineral Titles on 08 8999 5367 or simone.symonds@nt.gov.au About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330447 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 high level and specialist advice and information to government, Mines Branch and the industry on application, administration, and regulation of mineral titles across all Northern Territory lands, seas, and adjoining Commonwealth waters. Manage the Mineral Titles Team to ensure the provision of high-quality services in the application, charting, granting and maintenance of mineral and extractive mineral titles. Context statement Mineral Titles is a multi-disciplined administrative group comprising personnel with geographic information system and data base skills, field personnel with expertise in Aboriginal liaison and culture, exploration and mining industry experience and general administrative staff across a range of administrative officer levels. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Provide high-level specialist advice and information to government and industry on application, administration, and regulation of mineral titles. 2. Effectively lead and manage the Mineral Titles Team through the provision of clear direction, timely management of performance issues and resources and development of practical solutions to obstacles in systems, process, and competencies. 3. Develop, maintain, and apply relevant policies in relation to the management of mineral titles. 4. Review applications and make determinations for extractive mineral titles grants and renewals. 5. Draft high-level correspondence; ensure corporate compliance and the develop and maintain effective reporting and governance systems in all areas of responsibility. 6. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 7. Actively participate as a full member of the Mineral Titles and broader Mines team. Selection criteria Essential 1. Extensive knowledge of the mining industry in the NT and relevant legislation including the Mineral Titles Act 2010 , Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 , and Native Title Act 1993. 2. Proven leadership and management skills and the ability to provide high-level advice to senior stakeholders both in person and through the preparation of high-level documentation including Ministerials. 3. Well-developed knowledge of land and mining tenure issues including the relationship between Indigenous people, land and resource issues. 4. Well-developed negotiations skills and ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. 5. Proven skills in managing projects, change, and finances. 6. Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and communicate effectively with a range of diverse stakeholders including from diverse cultural backgrounds Desirable 1. Qualifications in public administration, law, business management or other relevant discipline. 2. Experience in the mining industry
