Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Financial Accounting and Control

Job title Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 19361 RTF 358070 Closing 25/10/2026

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=358070

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 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, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective The position is primarily responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of accounting and support services across the agency in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural frameworks. It provides advice and training to stakeholders on a diverse range of services including systems administration, accounts payable and receivable, hospitality, official travel, fleet management, and tier one procurements.

Context statement

Financial Accounting and Control sits within Financial Services and provides accounting and corporate services to the department and schools. A major focus is to streamline and simplify procedures to strengthen financial compliance. The role provides corporate services,

advice and training to stakeholders regarding accounts payable and receivable,



official travel, fleet management, hospitality, and tier one procurements. Priorities and activities undertaken by the unit are varied and constantly evolving to meet agency needs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provides financial management services to the agency in accordance with legislation and Government and agency frameworks.
2. Administers corporate and finance systems, developing support material and providing policy advice and training to users across the

agency.
1. Generates reports and analyses data to provide advice and source documents to internal and external parties.
2. Helps develop and implement business process improvements to strengthen compliance and capability.
3. Prepares reports, statements and financial agreements for all service lines noted in the context statement.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and procurement legislation, governance frameworks, financial administration

principles and procedures.
1. High-level competency in the use of office automation software, financial systems, spreadsheets and databases.
2. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, use initiative and judgement to manage priorities and deliver quality

outcomes in a changing setting with tight deadlines.
1. High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to cater for a range of stakeholders with the ability to negotiate and

resolve conflict and provide effective on-the-job training and present at forums.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in accounting, finance, or business.

Further information

1. The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or have the ability to obtain prior to

commencement.
1. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees.

CF4 outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.

📌 Finance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin