Taxation Services Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Taxation Services

Job title Taxation Services Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 21/03/2026

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin

Position number 20438 RTF Closing 20/10/2025

Contact officer Hong Hai Doan 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 Taxation Services Officer performs timely and accurate reporting, undertakes reconciliations and provides advice to support agencies

and Government Business Divisions to meet their taxation obligations.

Context statement

Taxation Services is a unit within Finance Services that supports client agencies and Government Business Divisions in fulfilling taxation

requirements, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), and Payroll Tax.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Extract monthly GST data and generate relevant reports for client agencies, including reconciling the General Ledger against reports

produced for Business Activity Statements (BAS).

2. Prepare and analyse FBT, Withholding Tax and Payroll Tax reconciliations and liability reports, and assist with lodgement.

3. Perform data analysis to determine correct tax treatment and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

4. Provide reporting to agencies on taxation outcomes, including arranging payments and refunds by due dates.

5. Provide advice to clients on taxation matters, procedures and requirements in a clear and accessible way.

6. Prepare and maintain up-to-date procedures relevant to the work unit and assist with projects.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to prepare BAS, FBT and Payroll Tax returns and reconciliations, using a range of financial systems and advanced

Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical, reconciliation and reporting skills.

2. Ability to interpret and apply tax legislation when analysing data.

3. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain taxation matters in plain English to diverse

stakeholders.

4. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including people from diverse cultural

backgrounds.

5. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy with minimal

supervision.

6. Demonstrated work ethic and personal attributes consistent with DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practice,

accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in a finance related field.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will

not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

The work unit values and supports available flexible working options where operationally practical.