Officer Finance Systems Support

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Finance and Business Services

Job title Officer Finance Systems Support Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 48719 RTF Closing 10/11/2025

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

The Officer Finance Systems Support is responsible for delivering analytical reporting, education, training, finance systems support, driving

continuous improvement and overseeing compliance, assurance, and administration. The role provides high level advice and support to

ensure compliance with financial frameworks, including period-end reconciliation and financial processes within the computerised

Inventory Management System (IMS) to meet departmental commitments and strategic outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide support, education, and guidance in the maintenance of accurate IMS data, including developing methodology for online

procedures and support processes and achieving high customer service standards.

2. Design, develop, coordinate, manage and deliver an internal financial systems training program to continuously improve user

competencies, operational requirements, and agency compliance. Identify and review current training, consult on training needs,

provide an ongoing review of program content and materials, and facilitate participation.

1. Administer IMS period-end financial and reconciliation processes and produce relevant reports.
2. Frequent review of IMS compliance and integrity, initiate procedures to improve data quality through continuous improvement

activities.

5. Maintain IMS support and security administration processes and ensure any access requests meet agency delegations.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound working knowledge of computerised IMS and finance systems and an understanding of business transaction practices and

issues, with the capacity to apply financial principles and standards consistent with relevant financial legislation and regulations.

2. Demonstrated experience in delivering information systems training and business support services to clients applying a blended

approach in a variety of contexts including one-on-one, electronic delivery, small group, and large group forums.

3. Well-developed knowledge of report generation techniques, methods of data extraction and analysis, and experience in financial

management, reporting, reconciliation, and interpretation of financial data.

4. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and fluently, provide advice

and assistance and build and maintain effective networks and collaborative partnerships with a client focussed approach.

5. Demonstrated experience in systems management and analysis including application support and fostering continual improvement

through the provision of innovative strategies and programs.

6. Knowledge of security and experience in administering access rights, privileges, and access controls.

7. Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team, manage competing

priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to change.

8. Ability to think strategically, creatively, and laterally to resolve complex matters and identify areas for improvement in systems support

and operations.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualifications in finance, Information Communication Technology, business, or training.

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.