Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Finance and Assets Services

Development

Job title Budgets and Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 09/04/2027

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location All Regions

Position number 23458 RTF 354930 Closing 06/09/2026

Contact Officer Mary-K Taylor, Senior Budget and Finance Officer on 08 8999 1515 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354930

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

Work as part of a team to provide high level advice, support and services to senior management and directors/managers in the areas of budget development, financial management, report preparation and presentation, data analysis and investigation, financial reconciliation processes and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high level advice support and services in the areas of budget development, financial management and reporting

to senior management for a portfolio of clients within the Department and its two GBD’s




- Conduct budget management reviews, undertake cost modelling and monitor outputs and performance measures in compliance with legislative, Government and Agency frameworks and provide recommendations for improvements.

1. Develop, manage and monitor budget and actuals working closely with Managers for allocated portfolio areas ensuring

a high level of customer focus and advice.
- Provide technical and operational support to ensure efficient, compliant and effective management of business unit’s resources in accordance with relevant accounting standards, guidelines and legislation.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Understanding of budget formulation, financial management cycles, and high-level reporting. Well-developed ability to

analyse, monitor, and interpret financial data, including knowledge of cash and accrual accounting principles.
- Knowledge and experience of budgeting and reporting systems, and of Budget coordination including development of

Budget Reports, Statements, Briefings and Submissions with stakeholders.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply accounting standards and public sector financial legislation.
- Proven high-level written and oral communication and demonstrated ability to tailor communication to the audience,





clearly explain complex concepts in plain English and provide expert advice on finance and budget related issues to individuals and groups.
1. Ability to manage high volume workloads with tight deadlines across multiple stakeholder groups.
2. Ability to work as part of a team including the ability to train and support the development of financial and accounting

skills in others. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
1. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical

practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business-related discipline, and membership of a skilled

accounting body, such as Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
1. Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the application of government budget and financial management

cycles, and systems that impact on public sector accounting and financial procedures including Government Financial Management Framework, Financial Management Act, Regulations and Treasurer’s Directions.

Further information The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au

📌 Budgets and Finance Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory