Finance Officer

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Education and Training Full time $75,091 - $85,811 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Financial Accounting and Control

Job title Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 19498 RTF Closing 30/11/2025

Contact officer Jackie Pen-Dennis 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

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 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

The position is primarily responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of accounting and support services across the agency

in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural frameworks. It provides advice to stakeholders on a diverse range of services

including systems administration, accounts payable and receivable, hospitality, official travel, corporate credit cards, and fleet

management.

Context statement

Financial Accounting and Control sits within Financial Services and provides accounting and support services to the department

and schools. A major focus is to streamline and simplify procedures to strengthen financial compliance. Priorities and activities

undertaken by the unit are varied and constantly evolving to meet agency needs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provides financial management services to the agency in accordance with legislation and government and agency frameworks.

2. Administers corporate and finance systems, developing support material and providing policy advice and training to users across

the agency.

3. Generates reports and analyses data to provide advice and source documents to internal and external parties.

4. Helps develop and implement business process improvements to strengthen compliance and capability.

5. Prepares reports, statements and financial agreements for all service lines including taxation, debt management and asset

accounting responsibilities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and procurement legislation, governance frameworks, financial

administration principles and procedures.

2. High-level competency in the use of office automation software, financial systems, spreadsheets and databases.

3. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, use initiative and judgement to manage priorities and deliver

quality outcomes in a changing environment with tight deadlines.

4. High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to cater for a range of stakeholders with the ability to negotiate

and resolve conflict and provide effective on-the-job training and present at forums.

5. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in accounting, finance, or business.

Further information

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and will be required to obtain a

current NT Working with Children Card.

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