Senior Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Finance and Business Services

Job title Senior Manager - Prisoner Monies Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 05/01/2026

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

Position number 18910 RTF Closing 05/11/2025

Contact officer Megan Elgar on or

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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 high quality support, advice and expertise across all financial activities relating to Prisoner Money (PM) management including

financial analysis and investigation, financial reconciliation processes, reporting, and liaison with all stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Oversee all functions relating to the management of PM in-trust including coordination and processing of reconciliations, management,

lead and implementation of processes and the development and training of staff.

2. Provide expert analysis, advice, recommendations and assistance across all PM activities that are consistent with the principles of good

governance and deliver against corporate initiatives and strategic objectives.

3. Plan, lead and implement PM projects that ensure processes are contemporary, achieve best practice and meet the business needs of

the department.

4. Work closely with key management personnel, work units and stakeholders to understand facility operations and provide an

authoritative source of high-level PM-related financial management advice that informs, and influences sound decision making and

adds value to business relationships and processes.

1. Maintain an extensive knowledge of PM and reconciliation management to ensure compliance against the agency's legislative and

regulatory responsibilities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level knowledge of financial management and accounting processes including accrual accounting, funds management and

complex reconciliation methodologies.

2. Well-developed knowledge of report generation techniques, advanced spreadsheet skills and a thorough understanding of business

transaction processes.

3. Demonstrated research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to analyse problems and develop a coordinated logical approach

towards implementing practical operating solutions.

4. Substantial knowledge of relevant financial legislation and accounting standards that impact on public sector accounting.

5. Superior written and oral communication and high-level interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to positively influence,

present information and contribute to policy development, implementation, and evaluation to deliver high quality business outcomes.

6. Proven experience in providing leadership, coaching, and instructional skills with the proven ability to identify learning and professional

development opportunities, develop and deliver training and information sessions, and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

7. Well-developed negotiation, advocacy, mediation, and conflict resolution skills with the proven ability to exercise objectivity,

diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.

8. High level organisational skills and strong personal attributes including self-motivation and a results-driven approach, with the ability

to work with limited discretion, be innovative, flexible, agile, and responsive to the needs of clients and stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, or business.

2. Experience in business process improvement and change management.

Further information

DoC has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on department premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst

working off-site. The preferred applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire, and the successful applicant/s will

be required to undergo a criminal history check (confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment. An

adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from the position. All DoC employees are subject to random drug and

alcohol testing.