Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Business Services
Job title Business Manager Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Palmerston, Tennant Creek
Position number 46518 RTF 359179 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Julie Bolch, Manager School Business Services on 08 8944 9267 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359179
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
This position provides a high level of administrative and financial management support to schools across the NT. This includes the
engagement and payment of school body staff, high level of financial processing and reconciliations, budget development and
monitoring.
Context statement
The School Business Services team are responsible for identifying, developing, delivering and monitoring strategies to improve the
financial management capacity and governance frameworks of government schools. The team’s clients include, but are not limited
to, principals and administration staff of government schools, corporate staff and related external stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Effectively manage all the accounting,



budgeting and financial processes and records within the school remotely in

accordance with departmental procedures and policies.
2. Provide accurate financial reports, information and advice on school financial matters to the remote School Principal, School

Councils, staff, parents and external agencies.
3. Where applicable, provide financial support and training to administrative staff based at the remote school.
4. Ensure the School Council’s responsibilities as an employer are met, including payment of salaries and wages, Goods and

Services Tax, PAYG and Superannuation.
5. Assist in the development and administration of school policies and procedures relevant to the finance function of the remote

school.
6. Prepare and supervise contracts for the development and maintenance of school facilities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skills to successfully undertake accounting, budgeting and financial processes.
2. Demonstrated ability or capacity to learn computer applications such as Excel, File Maker Pro, on-line banking, payroll

management and computerised financial accounting systems including CiAnywhere.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administrative support, records management, human resource management,

financial management, procurement and auditing.
4. Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, school councils, and the wider community in a

multi-cultural setting.
5. Demonstrated experience organising and prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines, problem solving and working under

pressure.
Desirable
1. Qualification in Business or Accounting.

Further information
This position will require travel to remote school communities by light aircraft and/or 4WD as required.
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or
be in the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.

📌 Business Manager (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City