Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Business Administration Services
Job title Admin and Finance Team Leader Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 27/02/2026
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 41844 RTF Closing 01/09/2025
Contact officer Ben Mooney 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 Business and Administration Leader is responsible for managing and coordinating functions associated with financial,
asset and human resources for Inclusion and Engagement Services (IES).
Context statement
Provides differentiated support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children,
students and communities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage and co-ordinate the daily operations of IES including supervision of administrative support staff.
2. Assist with the management of the financial operations for Inclusion and Engagement Services including cash flowing,
day-to-day financial transactions, preparation of reports, budgets and acquittals of expenditure.
3. Provide effective Human Resource process and support recruitment, selection processes and support for regional
officers.
4. Manage Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements for IES in accordance with WHS Policy.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, practices, and competency with accounting systems.
2. Substantial knowledge of relevant legislation related to procurement, financial and human resource management, and
the demonstrated ability to initiate and develop efficient and effective procedures.
3. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, lead and work in teams.
4. Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with Aboriginal
people.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of information technology networks and associated infrastructure.
6. High standard of personal and professional integrity, ethics and accountability in work performance and decision making.
Desirable
1. Relevant diploma or degree In Business or Administration.
2. Knowledge of NT Government and Department of Education and Training policies and procedures.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold full a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain prior
to commencement