Agency Department of Health Work unit Budget and Financial Services
Job title Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 04/01/2027
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 26367 RTF 358838 Closing 27/10/2026
Contact officer Karina Gates on 08 8999 2801 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358838
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
Assist with the development and monitoring of the Agency’s Budget, analyse financial data and provide clear and meaningful reports and advice to relevant divisions, branches and relevant stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Play a key role in the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of enhancements to the Department’s reporting and
analysis systems.
1. Assist in the development of budget notifications and NT Health’s forecasting of revenue and expenditure within the framework of
respective budget and actuals exercises and government policy direction.
1. Undertake detailed financial analysis, monitor expenditure and revenue, examine budget versus actuals trends and prepare reports to
provide meaningful and timely advice to key stakeholders and other management as required.
1. Examine and implement methods of analysis,
evaluation and presentation of FTE and financial performance data that will support
effective management decisions.
1. Develop complex financial models to assist management decision-making utilising spreadsheets and/or other database applications.
2. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, protected services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in, or detailed knowledge of, finance, budgetary procedures and accounting practices, including accrual
accounting.
1. Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to analyse and evaluate programs, statistics and Agency budgetary inputs, including both
revenue and expenditure, to determine financial implications and assemble data clearly and concisely.
1. Sound knowledge of the relevant Government financial legislative requirements.
2. Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior
management.
1. Numerical, statistical and attention to detail skills of a high order and the ability to work under pressure within tight time frames to
meet deadlines.
1. Experience, knowledge, aptitude and ability in the use of information technology, in particular, spreadsheet and database applications.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or related discipline.
2. Experience with Government financial management systems.
Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
📌 Financial Analyst (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin