Agency NT Police Force Work unit Finance and Budget

Job title Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin

Position number 5198 RTF 358169 Closing 25/10/2026

Contact Lily Hernandez, Senior Accountant on 08 8985 8827

About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358169

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

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans 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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Under the direction of the Accounting Officer be responsible for the efficient and timely management of the accounts payable function including payment by Corporate Credit Card and the NTG Pay system.

Context statement The role is a key member of a small multi-skilled team providing finance to members. The role has regular member contact requiring well developed communication and interpersonal skills. The role is a contact point for the accounts payable and credit card queries.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Check and verify that correct General Ledger codes have been applied to Accounts Payable invoices,



including credit card payments ensuring that correct cost centre charging is applied.

1. Assess and ensure the correct appropriate financial governance has been followed for all Accounts Payable invoices and

Credit Card payments, including internal requisitions, payment approvals, verification, GST and Tax Code compliance and ensuring the agency complies with Australian Tax Office requirements.
1. Ensure the correct financial delegations have been applied to invoices.
2. Utilise NTG Pay and Expense8 to process accounts payable and credit card transactions.
3. Liaise with Departmental staff, suppliers and Accounts Payable staff in DCDD to ensure a smooth transition of compliance

paperwork and to follow up less complex queries. 6. Answer queries and give advice on procedural matters.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High standard of communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and develop professional relationships with

internal and external stakeholders.
1. An understanding of the need to maintain integrity and confidentiality in relation to sensitive and personal information.
2. Strong computing skills with a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools for financial

documentation, extraction of data, analysis of data and the production of relevant reports.
1. Demonstrated ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail, to set priorities and plan workflow in order

to meet deadlines.
1. Robust reconciliation skills, and experience in preparing journals.
2. Familiarity with NTG Pay / Expense8 system or similar.

Desirable
1. Experience in an accounting environment.

Further information The successful applicant must consent to a check by Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no significant criminal history record.

📌 Finance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Police Force
📍 Darwin