- Play a key role in managing park finances, overseeing revenue, receivables, reconciliations, and financial transactions that support essential operations.
- Provide valuable financial reporting and budget support, helping managers monitor expenditure, analyse financial data, and make informed decisions.
- Work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, tourism operators, contractors, and colleagues, while contributing to strong governance and continuous improvement.

Affirmative measure employment
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
If you are found suitable and offered a position, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility for affirmative measure employment when the formal written offer is made.
For more information about affirmative measure employment, see Affirmative measure for recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.

Who we are
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Setting Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Kakadu National Park is a world-heritage listed site for its natural and cultural values, and one of three national parks, leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. In addition to ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage, this branch also manages strategic priorities for Parks Australia, managing a range of strategic planning and major capital projects across the three jointly managed parks.

The Business Management Unit is responsible for overseeing the financial, administrative, and strategic operations within the jointly managed park. As part of this team, you will provide high-quality financial and revenue management services to support the effective operation of Kakadu National Park. The position contributes to financial integrity, compliance, budgeting processes, revenue collection, accounts administration, and financial reporting.

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The job
Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management

- Process and monitor invoices, receivables, and revenue transactions.
- Manage debtor accounts and follow up outstanding payments.
- Reconcile revenue received through multiple payment channels.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with park revenue streams including permits, leases, fees, concessions, and tourism-related income.

Financial Administration

- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conduct reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and revenue reports.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities.
- Support financial audits and compliance reviews.

Budget and Reporting Support

- Assist in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget monitoring reports.
- Analyse financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Provide advice to managers on financial procedures and expenditure tracking.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Liaise with internal staff, traditional owner representatives, contractors, tourism operators, and external service providers.
- Respond to financial and revenue-related enquiries professionally and promptly.
- Support training and guidance on financial systems and processes.

Governance and Compliance

- Ensure compliance with APS financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate financial controls.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and business processes.

What you’ll gain from the experience
This role offers the opportunity to build and strengthen your expertise in financial administration, revenue management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance within a unique and nationally significant environment. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, develop specialist finance knowledge, and gain valuable experience supporting the financial operations of one of Australia's most iconic national parks.

What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:

- Experience in accounts receivable, revenue management, finance, accounting, or related financial administration roles.
- Sound knowledge of financial processes, including invoicing, reconciliations, accounts administration, revenue collection, and financial reporting.
- Experience analysing financial information, identifying discrepancies, and preparing reports to support decision-making.
- Understanding of budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial governance requirements.
- Experience using financial management systems and Microsoft Excel to manage and report on financial data.

Desirable:

- Knowledge of Australian Public Service financial frameworks, Commonwealth finance legislation, and PGPA Act requirements.




- Experience working in a regional or remote environment and/or knowledge of national park operations, tourism, permits, leases, fees, and concession revenue streams.

Skills and capabilities

- Strong financial management, revenue administration, and reconciliation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate outcomes in a dynamic environment.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to maintaining financial integrity and quality records.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and propose practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide advice and respond to enquiries professionally.
- Proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance financial systems and business processes.

Additional requirements

- hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence,
- the ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check,
- wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy

Additional Information

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold appropriate financial controls.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, compliance with APS financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Capacity to operate with a degree of independence consistent with APS 5 work level standards.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with Traditional Owner representatives, tourism operators, contractors, and other key stakeholders associated with Kakadu National Park.

Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
You may use AI tools to support your participation in this recruitment process, unless advised otherwise. If you use AI, you must ensure your use is transparent, authentic and truthful, and that all information reflects your own skills and experience.

The department may use AI in a limited, transparent and responsible way to support parts of this recruitment process. AI does not make decisions - all assessments and selection outcomes are made by people.

For more information, see:

- - Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
- AI in recruitment | Australian Public Service Commission

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