Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Finance and Business Services
Job title Finance Business Partner South Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Alice Springs
Position number 26899 RTF 352384 Closing 28/07/2026
Contact officer Manisha Patodia on 08 8943 6178 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352384
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
Provide strategic financial management, budgeting and business partnering support to allocated business units, delivering high-
quality analysis, reporting and advice to support informed decision-making, financial sustainability and organisational objectives.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert financial and budget management advice to executives and managers, including forecasting, budget strategies
and financial performance improvement.
2. Prepare and analyse financial, workforce and performance reports, identifying trends, risks and recommendations to support
decision-making.
3. Partner with business units to support planning, resource allocation and delivery of strategic and operational objectives.
4. Monitor financial performance, identify cost pressures and opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement of
financial systems, processes and reporting.
5. Ensure compliance with financial, governance and legislative requirements, including supporting audits and implementing
corrective actions where required.
6. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate service delivery, resolve issues
and achieve business outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting within a complex
organisation.
2. High-level knowledge of accrual accounting principles and financial management practices, preferably in a public sector
environment.
3. Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior
stakeholders.
4. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and
influence decision-making.
5. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
6. Advanced skills in financial systems, reporting tools and spreadsheet applications, with the ability to manage competing
priorities and work autonomously.
7. Knowledge of accrual accounting, performance reporting and a thorough understanding of strategic and business planning
processes including financial forecasting.
8. Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team within a high-volume work environment managing confidential and sensitive
information, manage time effectively, prioritise workloads and approach issues in an innovative way.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a finance of business management related discipline.
2. Knowledge and understanding of custodial operations in the Northern Territory and understanding of the requirements and
limitations of working within a complex secure environment.
Further information
DoC has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor
whilst working off-site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Departmental pre-employment questionnaire, and the
successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by fingerprints and name check prior to
confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. Effective 1st
July 2015 all DoC employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
