Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Finance
Job title Travel and Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 – $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 49292 RTF 352578 Closing 13/08/2026
Contact officer Tanya Lotsaris, Senior Finance and Travel Officer on 08 89477 294 or [email protected]
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352578
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
Support the Senior Travel and Finance Officer by providing quality, client-focussed logistical support for travel arrangements
for NT Fire and Emergency Service (NTFES) employees and volunteers. This includes travel bookings and payments in
accordance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements and Government procurement requirements. Provide
assistance/guidance to members with purchasing goods and services within the NT Government regulatory framework.
Context statement
The Finance Unit comprises two sections: Budget Management and Accounting and Taxation. It provides client support
services to the agency in the areas of budget management, financial management and reporting, tax management and travel.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Liaise with NTFES employees regarding travel and accommodation requirements and compare rates of identified
requirements to ensure value for money. Endeavour to tactfully resolve issues/concerns directly with the employee or
escalate if required.
2. Assist with checking movement requisitions for travel and associated allowances and book official travel through the
corporate travel provider. Process invoices using a corporate credit card to process accounts payable or credit card
system.
3. Train and provide information to a diverse range of stakeholders on travel matters and systems in accordance with
relevant legislation, regulations, entitlements and policies.
4. Ensure correct general ledger and GST codes and financial delegations have been applied to invoices and credit card
payments ensuring compliance with Australian Taxation Office requirements.
5. Assist in the management of outstanding travel acquittals by following up with employees as required and preparing
reports, data and information as needed including regarding outstanding travel acquittals, travel and accommodation
costs.
6. Participate in specific projects as directed, work collaboratively in a small team, develop, and maintain effective
partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound experience working in a busy corporate services environment, providing client focussed services, preferably in
travel related logistical support.
2. Sound knowledge of travel regulations, policies, procedures, entitlements, governance requirements, and processes
relevant to the key duties and responsibilities.
3. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable, self-motivated and act in an ethical and professional manner.
4. Sound communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail.
5. Well-developed skills using contemporary finance, IT and office software and systems.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g., accounting, finance or business.
2. Experience working in a para-military organisation.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and be subject of scrutiny against police
intelligence holdings.
