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  4. Government licensing officials

Government licensing officials

Government licensing officials examine applications for licences to export or import goods, set up businesses, build houses or other structures, or to obtain passports, determine eligibility of applications for issuing licences or passports, and identify specific conditions or restrictions to be attached to licences issued, referring exceptional or important cases to Senior government officials or Managers.

Skill level: Skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Government licensing officials - from $5,024 to $7,474 per month - 2025.
  • A Government licensing officials typically earns between $5,024 and $6,503 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between $5,153 and $6,717 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

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  • Government licensing official
  • Licensing officer
  • Passport issuing officer
  • Business permit licensing officer
  • Building permit licensing officer

Job Responsibilities

  • Advising individuals on government laws and regulations concerning the type of licence required and the conditions attached to such licences, and on the public's rights and obligations
  • Examining applications and relevant documents and determining whether a licence can be granted and the conditions which should be attached
  • Examining applications and approving the issue of passports
  • Performing related administrative tasks to process applications, document activities, evaluations and determinations, and to prepare correspondence to inform applicants of licensing decisions
  • Administering and scoring tests required to license applicants

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  • Government licensing official
  • Licensing officer
  • Passport issuing officer
  • Business permit licensing officer
  • Building permit licensing officer

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