Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Financial Services

Job title Chief Financial Officer Designation Executive Contract Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 04/01/2027 up to 4 years

Remuneration
package $240,105 Location Darwin

Position number 39845 RTF 359911 Closing 09/11/2026

Contact Officer Karen Elligett on 08 8999 4453 or [email protected]

About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359911

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.

Position objective
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership team, providing leadership and oversight of the Agency’s
financial strategy and operations. The CFO provides strategic financial advice and direction to ensure effective financial stewardship and
governance of the Agency’s budget and resources in order to meet financial performance targets and ensure compliance with legislative
and regulatory frameworks.
Key responsibilities




The CFO is responsible for the strategic planning and tactical implementation of the Agency’s financial management to ensure strong
financial stewardship, governance, and compliance with budgetary targets. The CFO is required to develop cutting-edge solutions to drive
current and future financial sustainability whilst developing the financial skills across the Agency to support a culture of accountability and
efficiency.
Selection Criteria
The CFO requires a diverse set of capabilities and skills to effectively manage financial operations and contribute to the strategic direction
of the Agency.
Essential
1. Financial Management Expertise: Extensive technical knowledge and experience in accounting and statutory reporting, budgeting and

analysis, finance operations and systems, financial strategy, audit, compliance and governance.
2. Strategic Leadership Management Skills: Demonstrated high level of strategic thinking and forward planning capability to provide

financial planning advice and change management direction to Executive Leaders along with people management skills to develop
diverse, high-performing teams.

3. Risk Management and Governance: Robust understanding of public sector frameworks, accountability requirements and policies with




demonstrated capability to identify and manage financial risks to ensure that the Agency is prepared for potential challenges and can
navigate uncertainties and change effectively.

4. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Skills: Professional communication and stakeholder engagement skills to interact with
key senior leaders, influence, negotiate, build partnerships and form extensive networks with peer level roles in other agencies to drive
best practices and stay informed about industry trends across the NT and nationwide.

5. Digital and Data Analysis Skills: Sound digital and data analysis skills to lead informed, strategic decision making, and to identify
opportunities for data analysis automation and digital process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

6. Operational Understanding: Understanding of multi-level operational aspects of the Agency, including external financial funding
agreements, procurement, grants management and asset management, particularly land asset acquisition and divestment.

7. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
8. Full membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or the Institute of

Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Desirable
1. Experience working in the Northern Territory Public Sector or equivalent government entity.
2. Post-graduate qualifications in relevant area e.g. law, business, leadership and management.

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Darwin