Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Corporate Services

Job title Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin

Position number 12730 RTF 358068 Closing 13/10/2026

Contact officer Matthew Young on 08 8999 7523 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358068

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

As part of a high performing Chief Minister and Cabinet (CM&C;) shared services team, provide financial, taxation and accounting services to ensure the accuracy, performance and effectiveness of the agency meeting compliance and government frameworks. CM&C; shared service team provides financial services for the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet and Department of Treasury and Finance.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Administer system access and training for NTG Pay and Electronic Credit Card Management.
2. Application of Australian Accounting Standards, government legislation, taxation, policies and procedures including the





Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Directions.

1. Ensure agency compliance with financial polies, procedures and practices.
2. Lead governance activity including reconciliations and audits and undertake month end financial reporting requirements.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level of skill, knowledge and experience of accrual accounting including demonstrated high level of attention to

detail and the ability to investigate and advise on all financial and accounting issues including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journals, taxation and applicable government frameworks.
1. Knowledge and experience in preparation of financial reports including financial statements, adhoc financial reports and

audit requirements and compliance with government frameworks etc.
1. High level competency in the use of office software, financial systems, excel, word and report generation tools.
2. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, using initiative and sound judgement and manage

priorities to deliver quality outcomes in a changing setting with tight deadlines.
1. Proven ability to management pressure, maintain flexibility, have a high level of motivation, be an innovative thinker and

uphold a high level of confidentiality.
1. High level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict with a

range of stakeholders. Desirable

1. An understanding of NT Government financial processes and principles including the Financial Management Act and

Treasurer’s Directions
1. Qualifications in accounting, finance or business.

📌 Finance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Darwin