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Administration / finance officer

Palmerston
NT Government - Department of Education and Training
USD 66,773 - USD 71,746 a year
Posted: 27 August
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Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Howard Springs Primary School

Job title Administration / Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Part time (30 hrs per week) Duration Fixed to 02/10/2026

Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Palmerston

Position number 32210 RTF Closing 09/09/2025

Contact officer Rachel Clayton, Business Manager on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY 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 position provides school office administration and financial support to the Business Manager and Principal.

Context statement

Howard Springs School is a rural school twenty minutes from Darwin. We have a strong commitment to community and are

an inclusive school ranging from Preschool to year 6. Our teachers work as a Professional Learning Community that

embraces challenge, supports and empowers one another to achieve a high standard of learning for all. We are committed

to quality educational outcomes especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy. The collection and analysis of data is a

team effort and key to our planning and support of student needs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Perform general office duties including reception, word processing, data entry, photocopying and maintaining

consumable supplies with a high attention to detail.

2. Responsible for the receipting of incoming monies using Technology One-Ci Anywhere and MYOB.

3. Responsible for preparation for all school banking, including input data using Technology One-Ci Anywhere and front

office MYOB Receipting System.

4. Maintain and manage Accounts Payable and Purchasing.

5. Prepare fortnightly payroll for School Council employees and assist in the preparation of employment contracts

1. Management of staff, volunteers and contractors registers i.e. Ochre card and first aid.
2. Administer first Aid and attend to sick children as necessary.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability in the use and understanding of financial management computer packages (e.g. Technology One-

Ci Anywhere and MYOB)

1. Demonstrated ability in financial processes including payroll, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, grant acquittals and

cash handling.

3. Demonstrated ability to use computer applications including, Microsoft Office packages and Database Systems

1. High level written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and exercise

initiative, discretion and confidentiality, also to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and work well with

a wide range of people with tact and discretion.

1. Proven ability to work in an environment of continuous change with the attributes of flexibility and adaptability while

maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable

1. Experience using Technology One-Ci Anywhere finance system and SAMS student Database system.

Further information

All applicants must have, or be able to obtain in a timely manner, a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from

SAFE NT and have a current First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one.

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