Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Finance Services
Job title Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 20280 RTF Closing 26/08/2025
Contact officer Sarfraz Khan, Assistant Director on or
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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
The Assistant Manager Accounts Payable is responsible for leading and supervising a team and coordinating the accurate and timely preparation
of payments ensuring that they are in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures. This includes being accountable for the section's
ongoing development, training, technical expertise, client service and resource allocation to meet changing demands. The position is also
responsible for identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements to processes.
Context statement
Accounts Payable provides a corporate service for government agencies to ensure supplier invoices are paid in a timely manner and maintains the
government vendor (supplier) information.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate, timely invoice processing and payments in line with policies, procedures,
and legislation.
2. Drive continuous improvement, problem solving, and customer-focused service delivery.
3. Build, motivate, and develop staff through coaching, performance management, and targeted training.
4. Deliver Accounts Payable services to large and diverse client groups, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation.
5. Maintain expertise in GAS accounting modules, electronic invoice management systems, and online portals.
6. Manage competing priorities to meet strict deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
7. Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Apply sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
9. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, honesty, innovation, and a strong work ethic in line with DCDD values.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience in developing, leading and supervising a large team of staff with a focus on continuous improvement, problem solving and
commitment to customer-centric service delivery.
1. Proven experience in building and motivating teams including the ability to model required behaviours, undertake performance management
discussions, undertake development activities and implement plans to manage performance issues.
1. Extensive experience delivering Accounts Payable services to large and diverse client groups. Extensive knowledge of policy, procedure and
legislation related to Accounts Payable services.
4. Detailed knowledge of large accounting systems such as the Government Accounting System, particularly in the Accounts Payable, Purchase
Order, Job Cost and General Ledger Modules. Good working knowledge of an electronic invoice management systems and online portals.
5. Ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing demands whilst ensuring the team meets non-
negotiable deadlines.
6. Demonstrated high interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with
empathy. With the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
7. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude, which emulates DCDD values of being commitment to service, innovation, ethical practise,
accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.
Desirable
1. Sound working knowledge of standard office software, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, electronic document management
and reporting.
1. A qualification relevant to the position.
Further information
1. The work unit values and supports available flexible working options where operationally practical.
2. The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not
exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
3. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience
and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the NTPS Capability Framework (CF).