Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Taxation Services
Development
Job title Senior Taxation Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek
Position number 17061 RTF 339718 Closing 22/06/2026
Contact officer Simon Coulter on 08 8943 6215 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=339718
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 specialist advice on the Territory’s obligations under Commonwealth business taxation legislation and provide
support to the Principal Taxation Analyst and the Assistant Director Taxation Services to ensure efficient and effective
services are provided to clients. Research, establish and implement both internal taxation projects and those impacting all
of government’
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare and review policy documents, submissions and briefings on issues related to the Commonwealth’s business
taxation regimes.
2. Formulate, coordinate and introduce administrative practices to ensure that the Territory’s obligations under the FBT,
GST and PAYG legislation are fulfilled.
3. Develop and provide appropriate training programs for staff and clients
4. Assist the Principal Taxation Analyst to provide advice to the Assistant Director Taxation Services and Director Finance
Services by identifying potential initiatives to enhance the delivery of taxation services.
5. Provide specialist advice to Agencies and Government on complex business taxation issues relating to the unique
circumstances of the Territory.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the effective use of consultation, advisory,
presentation /training and networking skills.
2. Extensive knowledge of indirect taxation, particularly FBT and GST and how it applies to the public sector.
3. Proven ability to represent the agency and effectively liaise with senior personnel within government.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of corporate governance, accountability and develop and implement policies and strategies.
5. Proven ability to develop and update procedures in line with taxation legislation, including transactional audit of taxation
treatment and reconciliation.
6. Demonstrated capacity to plan, coordinate and manage multiple projects, readily adapt to changing circumstances and
manage a range of tasks to achieve deadlines.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
8. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which aligns with DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical
practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications majoring in accounting or a related field.
2. Membership of an appropriate recognised professional body.
3. Understanding of the NT Government’s frameworks, legislation, policies and operations.
Further information
“The work unit values and supports available flexible working options where operationally practical”
