Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Finance and Asset Services
Development
Job title Manager Budgets and Finance Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location All NT Regions
Position number 28656 RTF 354266 Closing 30/08/2026
Contact Officer Rina Estandarte, Budgets and Finance Director on 08 8999 1590 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354266
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Deliver strategic leadership and advice over budgeting, financial reporting and resource management across the agency and the two
government business divisions (GBDs) - Data Centre Services and NT Fleet, supporting the timely, accurate and compliant budget and
financial performance reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Budgets and Finance Director, and Senior Executives as required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Project manage development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of operating and capital budgets across the agency and
GBDs, ensuring alignment with approved funding, government priorities and financial frameworks.
2. Provide high-level information and reports, and recommend changes to systems and ledgers, to meet internal, Treasury and
Commonwealth government reporting requirements across the whole agency.
3. Maintain the integrity of the whole of agency budget management system.
4. Identify, analyse and advise on agency budget management reviews, financial models and strategies to maximise the financial
resources available to the agency.
5. Assist in the production of high-level financial briefings and correspondence including Ministerial briefs, Legislative Assembly briefs,
Estimates Committee briefs, Cabinet Submissions, Financial Statements, Annual Reports and business cases.
6. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, and drive efficiencies through enhanced digital and data
capability, leveraging optimised tools and improved data accessibility to support effective resource management and decision-making.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High-level professional and technical knowledge and experience in, and the ability to apply, contemporary accounting principles,
practices and standards, financial management, and accrual budgeting practices.
2. Well-developed knowledge of budget development and financial management strategies and frameworks, policy development,
allocation of financial resources, accrual accounting concepts, and the budget and financial management cycle.
3. Highly developed skills in reporting, analysis and interpretation of financial data, and the ability to consider the wider impact of budget
management initiatives.
4. Well-developed knowledge and understanding of financial systems, policy and project management skills with the capacity to develop
practical, innovative solutions to complex, multifaceted problems.
5. Proven ability in management and participation in teams, with ability to influence others to work effectively to deliver outcomes
within tight deadlines and high standards of attention to detail.
6. Well-developed communication, conflict resolution and report writing skills, with the ability to manage the political, social and
organisational environment and represent the agency in negotiations.
7. High-level competency in the use of office automation software, accounting packages, spreadsheets, databases, and report generation
techniques.
8. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of Commitment to service, Innovation, Ethical practice,
Accountability, Impartiality, Diversity and Respect.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business, and a professional membership (or studying towards one), such as a CPA
Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
2. A sound understanding of the operations and structure of the Northern Territory Public Sector.
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. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant
should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the
Capability Framework and visit our website at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au
