Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Budgets and Finance
Development
Job title Senior Budgets and Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location All Regions.
Position number 20060 RTF 354927 Closing 07/09/2026
Contact officer David Mu, Manager Budgets and Finance on 08 8999 4034 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354927
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
Works as part of a team that provides comprehensive and definitive information, costings, estimations and advice for a
portfolio of business units within the Department, reviewing costing for existing programs and projects and those under
development, within the Territory Government's financial framework. Provide management reports that analyse cost drivers
and forecasts of the Department’s financial position.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Conduct budget management reviews, undertake cost modelling and monitor outputs and performance measures in
compliance with legislative, Government and Agency frameworks and provide recommendations for improvements.
2. Provide costing analysis and advice for the purposes of assessing, evaluating and structuring resources for business units,
programs and projects as required.
3. Provide high level advice to business units to enable the appropriate management of budget and financial activities
including budget development and cash flows; use of business systems to achieve operational outcomes e.g. ledger
structures and, financial reporting.
4. Develop and maintain strong and effective relationships in order to provide clear advice, forecasting and monthly
reporting to Senior Directors on the status of program and project costs and budgets.
5. Provide strategic advice on policy issues impacting on the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s budget
management strategies and processes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated understanding of budget formulation, financial management cycles, and high-level reporting. Well-
developed skills to analyse, monitor, and interpret financial data, including knowledge of cash and accrual accounting
principles.
2. High level knowledge and experience of budgeting and reporting systems and of Budget coordination including
development of Budget Reports, Statements, Briefings and Submissions with stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply accounting standards and public sector financial legislation.
4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively and
independently with a wide range of stakeholders including executive management and communicate technical and
complex subject matters clearly and effectively for target audiences.
5. Well-developed negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and to achieve outcomes.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest,
respectful and innovative.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business, and membership of a professional accounting body, such as
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an
applicant form this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
