Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Asset and Ledger Services

Job title Assistant Manager Asset and Ledger Services Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location All NT Regions

Position number 20085 RTF 357242 Closing 26/10/2026

Contact Officer Erinlee Hertel-Smith, Acting Senior Manager, Asset and Ledger Services on 08 8999 1604 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357242

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

Responsible for supervising a team of Finance officers in delivering a best practise Asset and Ledger services. Provide training, technical expertise, client service and resource allocation to meet changing demands of Assets and General Ledgers operations. The position also manages workloads and identifies, recommends and implements process improvements.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Supervise and motivate a team of staff in an environment of continual change and improvement. Apply continual service improvement

methods and techniques to promote change, resolve problems and increase the standard of service delivery.
1. Create, maintain and reconcile complex fixed assets and general ledger accounts.
2. Provide high level communication and establish strong ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Assist the Senior Manager to ensure continued compliance with legislation and internal procedures and controls.
4. Coordinate WIP, stocktakes and assist with revaluations and lease accounting functions.
5. Provide the Senior Manager with accurate technical advice on developing, delivering and maintaining Asset and General Ledger

services.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Advanced working knowledge of accounting systems in a large complex organisation, in particular Fixed Assets and General Ledger.
2. Proven ability to supervise workloads and tasks, drive continuous improvement, solve problems and deliver customer-focused services.
3. Advanced reconciliation skills, including accuracy and attention to detail including a proven well-developed ability to analyse and





interpret complex accounting issues whilst applying current legislation and relevant standards.
1. Demonstrated high level of skills in a range of computer software applications with particular focus on complex Excel spreadsheets,

formulas, and interpretation of financial data.
1. High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict and contribute

constructively to discussions and meetings.
1. Proven ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as a member of a team to achieve outcomes within tight time frames.
2. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful and

creative.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including but not limited to, the Financial Management Act, Treasurer’s

Directions, and Australian Accounting Standards.
1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business-related discipline.

Further information The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. 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 their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Leadership Framework and visit our website at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/. The work unit values and supports available flexible working options where operationally practical.

📌 Assistant Manager Asset and Ledger Services (Northern Territory)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory