Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Corporate Services - Finance
Cabinet
Job title Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 11260029 RTF 352066 Closing 22/07/2026
Contact officer Matthew Young on 08 8999 7523 or [email protected]
About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352066
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
As part of a high performing Chief Minister and Cabinet (CMC) shared services team, provide financial, taxation and
accounting services to ensure the accuracy, performance and effectiveness of the agency meeting compliance and
government frameworks. CMC shared service team provides financial services for the Department of the Chief Minister and
Cabinet and Department of Treasury and Finance.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Administer system access and training for NTG Pay and Expense8 (Electronic Credit Card Management).
2. Application of Australian Accounting Standards, government legislation, taxation, policies and procedures including the
Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Directions.
3. Ensure agency compliance with financial policies, procedures and practices.
4. Lead governance activity including reconciliations and audits and undertake month end financial reporting requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level of skill, knowledge and experience of accrual accounting including demonstrated high level of attention to
detail and the ability to investigate and advise on all financial and accounting issues including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, general ledger, journals, taxation and applicable government frameworks.
2. Knowledge and experience in preparation of financial reports including financial statements, adhoc financial reports and
audit requirements and compliance with government frameworks etc.
3. High level competency in the use of office software, financial systems, excel, word and report generation tools.
4. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, using initiative and sound judgement and manage
priorities to deliver quality outcomes in a changing environment with tight deadlines.
5. Proven ability to management pressure, maintain flexibility, have a high level of motivation, be an innovative thinker and
uphold a high level of confidentiality.
6. High level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict with a
range of stakeholders.
Desirable
1. An understanding of NT Government financial processes and principles including the Financial Management Act and
Treasurer’s Directions
2. Qualifications in accounting, finance or business.
