Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Financial Services

Job title Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 43479 RTF 358031 Closing 22/10/2026

Contact officer Jackie Pen-Dennis on 08 8901 4954 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358031

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 The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing professional, contemporary, financial services and advice including management, administration and reporting, corporate services support, as well as analysis and policy direction to enhance financial compliance and capability in the agency.

Context statement

Resource Management and Control sits within Financial Accounting and Control and provides accounting and corporate services to the department and schools. A major focus is to streamline and simplify procedures and strengthen financial compliance. The role provides corporate services, advice and training to stakeholders regarding accounts payable and receivable, official travel, fleet management, hospitality, corporate credit cards and tier one procurements.



Priorities and activities undertaken by the unit are wide-ranging and constantly evolving to meet agency needs.

The Financial

Analyst would have the ability to work across all functional areas of Financial Services.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Undertake research and analysis to identify issues, develop practical solutions and provide clear, evidence-based advice.
- Co-ordinate the activities of a small team to deliver corporate services.
- Ensure advice and transactions comply with legislation, agency policies and procedures.
- Provide on-the-job training to finance system users and present at agency forms both online and in-person.
- Assist in the development of automated process improvements to streamline procedures, data collection and reporting.
- Prepare standard operating procedures, guidance materials and fact sheets for publication.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated ability and knowledge of contemporary financial principles and practices, and collation and interpretation of data.
- Proven ability to manage priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a changing environment with tight deadlines.
- High level of interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to respond constructively and sensitively, with an ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective on-the-job training and present at forums both online and in-person.
- High skill levels using a range of software applications, especially spreadsheets and database management.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, or business.

Further information

- The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or have the ability to obtain prior to commencement.
- Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees.

CF5 outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.

📌 Financial Analyst (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin