Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agency Department of the Legislative Assembly Work Unit Finance and Members Entitlements

Job Title Senior Accountant Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position Number 33571 RTF Closing 17/11/2025

Contact officer Diem Tang, Chief Financial Officer on or

About the agency

Information for Applicants

The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages people

from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about applying for this position and the merit

process, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE) website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special

Measures, go to the OCPE website.

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Our Values

Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage

Primary Objectives

To support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in managing and leading the Finance and Members' Entitlements unit

(FAME) of the Department of the Legislative Assembly (DLA), providing strategic advice and direction for the delivery

of statutory entitlements for members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), as well as budgeting, accounting, taxation,

procurement, and reporting services to ensure compliance with financial and statutory obligations.

Context Statement

The DLA provides quality and timely support and advice for the operation of the Assembly, its committees, Parliament

House, and electorate offices and staff.

FAME, which sits within the Corporate and Electorate Support Division, provides advice and budget, financial and

reporting management. It also manages travel and fleet services, prepares reports for members on their use of

entitlements, and asset tracking and reporting and purchasing services for the Department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Interpret and analyse financial information and provide high level strategic advice on contemporary accounting,

taxation, procurement, and financial and statutory reporting obligations.

2. Assist the CFO to manage and prepare the DLA's budget including ongoing monitoring, maintenance and

variances whilst supporting Business Units to achieve their budget targets and compliance.

3. Draft Budget Cabinet Submissions for the DLA.

4. Provide high quality financial modelling, financial and payroll reports, financial statements, briefings, and other

financial information for key stakeholders and often for public access.

5. Manage the accuracy of the DLA's asset registers, including ICT, furniture, and portable and attractive items.

6. Provide effective leadership and management of staff to ensure the team delivers its statutory, corporate, and

service delivery obligations.

7. Manage the purchasing activities for the Department.

8. Manage and maintain corporate, travel and financial systems used in the DLA.

Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. High standard of accounting professional and technical skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation,

policies and Accounting Standards and ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data.

2. Substantial experience in accounting and financial management, with proven ability to develop and implement

financial policy and procedures.

3. Substantial experience in the use and set up of complex tools, such as spreadsheets, for the effective

management and reporting of financial data.

1. Experience effectively managing staff.

2. Ability to operate independently and as a member of a team and manage confidential and sensitive information.

3. Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to produce high quality

correspondence and reports (suitable for Executives, MLAs, Cabinet and Ministerial level).

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business, and membership of a professional accounting body,

such as Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Requirements for Selection and Undertaking the Role

1. Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will be

required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal history,

conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer work.

1. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant

from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

1. Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.

2. The position is based at Parliament House; however, some travel within the Northern Territory may be required.

3. The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related contact outside of

normal work hours.