Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Financial Services
Job title Manager Financial Services Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 34742 RTF 361103 Closing 23/11/2026
Contact officer Annaliese Moran on 08 8924 4203 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361103
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.
For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Support the Chief Financial Officer and Director Financial Services, in delivering high quality technical accounting and financial
management services. The role ensures compliance with legislative and policy requirements and provides accurate, timely advice to
support effective decision making across two Departments.

Context statement
The Finance and Facilities unit provides shared corporate services to both the Department of Children and Families and the Department
of People, Sport and Culture, delivering financial management, accounting, reporting and compliance services in a complex, multi-agency
environment.



The Manager Financial Services plays a key role in ensuring consistent application of financial standards and supporting
business units to meet their financial responsibilities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and mentor the Financial Services team, managing unit resources to build capability, continuous improvement and high

performance.
2. Provide expert advice on accounting, taxation and financial management, interpreting and applying Australian Accounting Standards

(AAS), Treasurer’s Directions (TDs), and NTG legislation and policy.
3. Oversee accurate, timely and compliant monthly and annual processing and statutory reporting, including financial statements,

Estimates papers, budget submissions, revenue recognition, and asset accounting and revaluations.
4. Prepare and review complex financial, procurement and taxation reports, including balance sheet and performance reporting,

reconciliations, statutory registers, briefings, and BAS and FBT returns.
5. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, financial systems and internal controls, and lead development of financial policies,

procedures and governance frameworks.
6. Analyse financial information and emerging issues to give evidence-based advice for operational and strategic decisions, and build

solid relationships with clients and stakeholders.
7. Model initiative, accountability and sound judgement, ensuring compliance with NTPS values, the Code of Conduct and WHS

requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1.



High-level technical accounting and taxation expertise, applying AASB, TDs, legislation, policy, and GST and FBT requirements to

financial reports, reconciliations and statutory returns.
2. Extensive accounting and financial management experience, preferably in a large and complex organisation, including developing and

implementing financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
3. High-level numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, interpret and present complex financial data

and give evidence-based advice.
4. Well-developed systems thinking and project and strategic management skills, delivering practical, innovative solutions to complex

financial issues.
5. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes to tight deadlines with strong

attention to detail.
6. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including negotiating with, influencing and briefing senior stakeholders and

explaining technical information to non-financial audiences.
7. Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups, independently and collaboratively, with demonstrated competency in financial

management information systems, Excel and Office applications.
Desirable
1. Bachelor of Accounting (or equivalent) and accreditation with a recognised professional accounting body.
Further information
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 Clearance Notice (Ochre Card). Position may require the ability to work rostered
shifts to coincide with emergency management response and other at-risk activity.

📌 Manager Financial Services (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin