Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Finance System and Innovation

Job title Finance System Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 19107 RTF 356493 Closing 27/10/2026

Contact officer Suzanne Ferreras, Manager Finance Systems and Support on 08 8901 4915

About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356493

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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

Provide support with change management activities, including the configuration, design and implementation of the financial and budget management systems within Financial Services, predominantly Ci Anywhere.

Context statement The Finance Systems and Innovation unit is part of the Financial Services Branch and is focused on continuous improvement and innovation, strong governance, sound financial management practices, performance reporting, and systems support for schools. The team's clients include, but are not limited to, principals, school administrative staff, corporate staff, and external stakeholders. The priorities and activities undertaken by the team are varied and evolve in response to the needs of the

Department of Education and Training.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide support for the administration, maintenance, testing and continuous improvement of financial and budget management systems, predominantly Ci Anywhere,



as well as associated financial models and reporting tools developed in Microsoft Excel.
- Deliver timely support and advice to schools, corporate staff and other stakeholders on financial systems, financial management processes and related business activities.
- Assist in the preparation, analysis and validation of financial, system and performance information to support reporting,

compliance and decision-making.

- Contribute to the documentation, review and continuous improvement of financial systems and business processes, including governance and internal control activities.

5. Support the delivery of training, user guidance and change management activities to promote effective financial management practices and system utilisation.

- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and contribute to projects and initiatives that enhance financial support services, systems and operational outcomes.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated experience in supporting financial systems, financial administration, reporting functions or related operational activities, together with a sound understanding of school operations, administrative processes and customer service delivery.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience in producing accurate financial and performance reports, monitoring data quality and supporting compliance activities.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes in a changing workplace.
- High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, together with sound knowledge of financial management, governance, procurement and internal control principles.

Desirable

- Qualifications in accounting, finance, business, information systems or a related discipline.
- Current Working with Children Card or capacity to obtain one.

📌 Finance System Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin