Administrative Officer 6- Remuneration Package Range $117,546 - $130,843
(including salary $99,519 - $110,953)
Business unit
Darwin and Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Several ongoing fulltime vacancies are available

Apply your professional experience and knowledge of audit taking, risk analysis, and investigations to deliver regulatory and compliance outcomes.

Licensing NT is responsible for the administration and enforcement of legislation regulating the sale, service, promotion and supply of liquor, ensuring compliance to protect community wellbeing while supporting a viable hospitality and tourism industry across the Northern Territory.

As a Senior Compliance Officer, you play a key role in delivering regulatory and compliance outcomes across legislation administered by Licensing NT, with a strong focus on the Liquor portfolio. Your core responsibilities involve undertaking investigations, compliance operations, and field-based activities, while also supporting education and awareness initiatives across industry and the community. This involves applying legislation in practical settings, providing clear actionable advice, and undertaking audits, inspections and investigations. In this role you will engage directly with industry, stakeholders, and the community to support compliance outcomes and Licensing NT objectives.

To be successful, you require demonstrated experience in regulatory, compliance, investigations, or enforcement environments, with the ability to analyse information, assess risks, resolve problems, and conduct investigations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with a wide range of stakeholders and a willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel to remote communities is essential. A current driver’s licence or ability to obtain is also required.

In return you will also be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, an additional 3 days over the Christmas shutdown, 17.5% annual leave loading, access to professional development and career progression opportunities, and the option to apply for flexible work arrangements.

About Licensing NT: https://dth.nt.gov.au/

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Explore living in Darwin:

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Darwin, the tropical capital of Australia's Northern Territory, is renowned as a vibrant gateway to Asia, famed for its intense, year-round warm climate, dramatic saltwater crocodile encounters, and rich Aboriginal culture. Key highlights include the bustling Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, stunning harbour sunsets, and close proximity to Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks.

Explore living in Alice Springs

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Alice Springs is the third largest town in the Northern Territory and is situated halfway between Darwin and Adelaide. Situated next to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert, Alice Springs offers an enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes, Aboriginal rock art and a host of world-famous events. The rich multi-cultural society and unique community spirit makes Alice Springs an easy place to meet people and make new friends.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Bernard Kulda, Liquor Compliance on 08 •••• •328 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 27417

Closing date: 20/07/2026

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search