Manager - Budgets

5 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Full time $128,551 - $143,611 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Finance and Business Services

Job title Manager - Budgets Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 16/03/2027

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 34395 RTF Closing 23/11/2025

Contact officer Lien Young on or

About the agency

Apply online

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, go

to the OCPE website

Primary objective

Provide budget development and financial management services including management accounting policy, analysis, advice

and assistance, to enable effective financial management across the 3 departments within the shared services model.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage development and monitoring of Department budgets and budget outputs in consultation with senior

management.

2. Provide information and reports relating to budget management strategies to Department management and

government, including monthly variation reports and the preparation of parliamentary estimates committee briefings

and analysis.

  1. Develop, implement and maintain Department budget management systems including the input, monitoring and

reconciling of information in the Northern Territory Treasury budget management system (APEX) to ensure accurate

reflection of Department budgets.

  1. Provide leadership and advice across the Department in relation to financial and budget management issues.
  2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with Directors, Business Managers, and NT Treasury.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills in a manner that is clear to the recipient, including an

ability to provide clear Ministerial advice.

2. Comprehensive technical knowledge and expertise in contemporary budget development and management, cost

accounting, and financial practices.

3. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and build and

sustain strong business relationships and networks to drive change and achieve quality outcomes.

4. Highly developed ability to prepare, interpret and analyse policy, financial data, reports and models, using established

methodologies, to provide comprehensive recommendations and advice.

5. Proven sensitivity to political, organisational and employee needs, together with a strong client focus and ability to

represent the Department at a senior level.

6. Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

7. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in staff management and supervision.

Desirable

1. Bachelor of Accounting (or equivalent) and accreditation with a professional accounting body.

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