Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Financial Services
Environment
Job title Senior Financial Accountant Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 08/01/2027
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 25707 RTF Closing 22/10/2025
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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
Provide high quality technical agency wide accounting services and financial management to achieve financial data integrity and regulatory
compliance with financial policies to support business areas and stakeholders.
Context statement
The Financial Services unit provides agency wide accounting services, reporting and financial systems support to achieve integrity of
financial data and regulatory compliance with financial policies. This includes budget management, financial analysis, reporting, and advice
on financial, taxation, procurement, and accounting policies. The unit is responsible for the implementation of financial controls and
governance in line with the Financial Management Act 1995, Procurement Act 1995 and related Treasurer's Direction, Procurement
Direction, Procurement Rules, Australian Accounting Standards, taxation and other regulatory legislation.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Be a trusted advisor on financial accounting and budget management matters, effectively engage with business areas and stakeholders,
and contribute to financial planning and budget monitoring through a strategic and proactive approach.
2. Coordinate and undertake financial management tasks, including monthly financial processing, ensuring deadlines are met whilst
maintaining a high level of accuracy and supporting the wider Financial Services team in achieving the same.
3. Prepare, review, and analyse complex financial, procurement, and taxation reports, including statutory reporting and returns, financial
performance and balance sheet reporting, briefings, and budget submissions.
4. Development and review of work instructions, systems use, policies, and related documents with a governance and compliance focus
to support adept and practical proposals.
5. Lead subordinate staff, and the wider Financial Services team, to achieve results whilst promoting change and supporting staff to adapt
to change.
6. Contribute to continuous improvement of financial functions and services in consultation with the Finance Manager(s) and Chief
Financial Officer.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge and practical application of relevant or similar legislation, regulations, accounting standards, directions, policies, and work
instructions to financial and taxation processing and reporting tasks, including the preparation of financial statements and returns.
2. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with stakeholders as well as the
ability to support and guide fellow team members.
3. Comprehensive analytical and financial management skills, supported by well-developed systems thinking and advanced MS Excel
ability, to enable effective interpretation, understanding, and presentation of financial information.
4. Leadership and staff management skills with an adaptive and supportive approach to change and development of staff that delivers
efficient outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to think critically and make recommendations through research, analysis and sound judgement, particularly in
providing high level advice on policies, procedures, work instructions, system use, and relevant documents to support efficient and
compliant services and business processes.
Desirable
1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, or other relevant discipline, with professional membership of an accounting body (CPA/CA).
2. A sound understanding of the Northern Territory Government's financial management cycles, legislation, and systems.