Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Transport Logistics and Warehousing
Job title Finance and Administrative Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $70,839 - $76,115 Location Darwin
Position number 48069 RTF 361196 Closing 22/11/2026
Contact Officer Madelaine White at [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361196

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide essential financial and administrative support to the Patient Travel team by processing invoices, managing reimbursements, and
assisting with financial/accounting data entry. The role will contribute to the efficiency of the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS)
by ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions, supporting compliance with NT Health financial policies, and assisting the Patient
Travel Officers in administrative finance tasks.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Process and reconcile financial transactions related to patient travel, including travel bookings, invoices, reimbursements, and purchase

orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
2. Verify invoices for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies,



and liaise with suppliers to resolve billing issues.
3. Review and process patient travel reimbursements in accordance with the PATS policies.
4. Ensure timely and accurate payments to eligible patients for approved travel expenses.
5. Accurately enter financial transactions into relevant systems and maintain financial records for auditing and compliance.
6. Assist in the reconciliation of accounts, ensuring financial accuracy and completeness.
7. Ensure all financial processes comply with NT Health policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
8. Liaise with travel providers, finance teams, and patient travel officers to facilitate smooth financial transactions.
9. Provide administrative support to the Patient Travel Team, including document management, filing, and correspondence.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in processing invoices, reconciliations, and financial data entry within a Government or corporate finance environment.
2. Knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and compliance requirements relevant to accounts payable and reimbursement

processing.
3. Strong numeracy and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
4. Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and financial database systems.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring excellent customer service and qualified

financial support.
7. Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
Desirable
1. Experience working in a Government health or patient travel environment.
2. Familiarity with NTG financial support programs.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will
not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

📌 Finance and Administrative Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin