Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Financial Management Group - Budget

Development
Job title Senior Budget Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 47 RTF 360218 Closing 10/11/2026
Contact Officer Liana Jongue on 08 8999 6600 or [email protected]
About the agency https://treasury.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360218

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
Analyse agency and whole of government budget and performance information and provide high level policy advice to
inform decision-making on across-government resourcing and investment issues, and development of the Territory
Government’s annual budget papers and related publications.

Context statement
As a Senior Budget Analyst in the Budget Development team you will provide high level, evidence-based analysis and
advice to support the Territory’s financial sustainability and effective delivery of government outcomes. This includes
collaborating across government to develop and design policy solutions, regular agency and across-government
performance monitoring, undertaking research and preparing briefing materials for the Treasurer and Government and




coordinating budget publications in close collaboration with other areas of Treasury and government.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Analyse and evaluate agency policy proposals, including those that have resourcing implications.
2. Provide high level advice to Treasury Executive, the Treasurer and Government on issues and proposals with resourcing

and budgetary implications.
3. Develop and maintain effective inter-agency working relationships, including providing advice and guidance to agencies

on policy development, costings and Budget development process.
4. Assist with reviews and budget reform strategies and programs.
5. Provide guidance and support to other team members and play a significant role in divisional projects.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated strategic thinking, conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to provide evidence-based advice to

inform policy analysis and development.
2. Highly developed written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and

collaborate with others.
3. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, including an ability to prioritise commitments, meet critical

deadlines while maintaining quality standards and support other staff in this regard.
4. Proven ability to participate effectively in teams to achieve outcomes and function as an effective team member.
5. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, public policy, economics, commerce, law or a related discipline.
2. An understanding of policy development and the processes of government.

Further information
Candidates may be required to make a conflict-of-interest declaration and pre-employment checks may be undertaken for
some applicants. This position may be required to work overtime at peak times of the year.

📌 Senior Budget Analyst (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Darwin