Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Financial Management Group
Job title Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 48 RTF Closing 08/09/2025
Contact officer Jenna Box, A/Director Financial Reporting on or
About the agency
Apply online
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
Undertake various roles in financial reporting and budget development including financial processing and analysis activities to assist
in the preparation of agency and whole of government consolidated financial reporting.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the unit to meet the Territory's internal and external fiscal reporting requirements, including provisions of financial
management support, consolidation of financial information, and preparation of whole of government reports.
2. Provide advice to stakeholders on the Territory's financial management and accountability framework, and accounting and
budgetary requirements
3. Analyse and monitor the financial performance and financial position of government agencies, and liaise with them to resolve
issues in accordance with Australian accounting standards.
4. Assist in preparation of financial reports, ministerials, briefs, and other correspondence.
5. Actively participate in divisional projects and work as an effective team member.
6. Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with team members and other government agencies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience with financial report preparation, for example financial statements, management reports, financial analysis reports.
2. Sound analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to extract and interrogate financial data and propose solutions, using
sound reasoning and judgement.
3. High attention to detail, good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and prioritise
work to ensure deadlines are met.
4. Ability to work under pressure in a team environment, adapt to changes and grasp new concepts quickly.
5. Sound written and oral communication skills, and ability to convey financial advice in clear and simple terms that is appropriate
for the intended audience.
6. Good interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain professional relationships, and work collaboratively with people from
diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications or current studies, majoring in accounting, finance or a related field.
2. Experience in public sector systems, such as Government Accounting System, Smartlink, NTG Pay, APEX Budget Reporting
System, Ledger Transfer Fund and AR Wizards.
Further information
1. The ability to work extended hours and overtime will be required for this position.
2. The successful candidate will be required to make a conflict-of-interest declaration.
Approved: 10th June 2025 Tiziana Hucent, Executive Director (Finance)
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Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Financial Management Group
Job title Senior Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 48 RTF Closing 08/09/2025
Contact officer Jenna Box, A/Director Financial Reporting on or
About the agency
How to apply
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
Undertake various roles in financial reporting and budget development including financial processing and analysis activities to assist
in the preparation of agency and whole of government consolidated financial reporting. Provide advice to stakeholders and assist
with training and supporting a team of financial analysts.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the unit to meet the Territory's internal and external fiscal reporting requirements, including provision of financial
management support, consolidation of financial information across agencies, and preparation of whole of government reports.
2. Provide advice to stakeholders on the Territory's financial management and accountability framework, and accounting and
budgetary requirements.
3. Analyse and monitor the financial performance and financial position of government agencies, and liaise with them to resolve
issues in accordance with Australian accounting standards.
4. Assist in preparation of financial reports, Ministerials, briefs, and other correspondence.
5. Actively participate in divisional projects, work as an effective team member and assist with training and supporting a team of
financial analysts.
6. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships across the department and other government agencies to achieve
required outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to conduct reasonably complex financial analysis and
provide advice on financial issues, including interpretation of legislation and accounting standards, using sound reasoning and
judgement.
1. Comprehensive knowledge and experience of accounting concepts and their practical application, including preparation of
financial reports, such as financial statements prepared in accordance with Australian accounting standards, budget and or
management reporting.
1. Excellent attention to detail, good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously, under
pressure and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met.
1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a high performing team, manage own workload and competing deadlines,
and supervise other team members.
1. Written and oral communication skills to a high standard, with demonstrated experience in conveying complex or technical
financial advice in clear and simple terms that is appropriate for the intended audience.
1. Good interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain professional networks, and work collaboratively with people from
diverse cultures to achieve organisational objectives.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications or current studies, majoring in accounting, finance or a related field.
2. Sound understanding of resource allocation principles and public sector financial management frameworks and systems.
Further information
1. The ability to work extended hours and overtime will be required for this position.
1. The successful candidate will be required to make a conflict-of-interest declaration.
Approved: 10th June 2025 Tiziana Hucent, Executive Director (Finance)
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Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Financial Management Group
Job title Principal Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 48 RTF Closing 08/09/2025
Contact officer Jenna Box, A/Director Financial Reporting on or
About the agency
Apply online
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
Undertake various roles in financial reporting and budget development including financial processing and analysis activities to assist in the
preparation of agency and whole of government consolidated financial reporting. Provide advice to stakeholders and provide ongoing
support and assistance to a team of financial analysts including supervising and training.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the unit to meet the Territory's internal and external fiscal reporting requirements, including provision of financial management
support, consolidation of financial information across agencies, preparation of whole of government reports and implementation of
whole of government financial policies.
1. Provide advice and support to senior stakeholders on the Territory's financial management and accountability framework, financial
policies and accounting and budgetary requirements.
1. Analyse and monitor the financial performance and financial position of government agencies, liaise and resolve issues in accordance
with Australian accounting standards.
1. Assist in preparation of financial reports, Ministerials, briefs and other correspondence.
2. Actively participate in divisional projects and provide day to day supervision and support to a team of analysts of varying levels, to
aid the effective and productive functioning of the team.
6. Develop and maintain effective collaborative working relationships across the department and other government agencies to achieve
outcomes, including liaising with senior executives within the department and across government.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to conduct complex financial analysis and provide
accurate advice on financial issues, including interpretation of legislation and accounting standards, using sound reasoning and
judgement.
1. Sound knowledge and experience of accounting concepts and their practical application, including preparation of consolidated
financial reports from multiple financial entities, in accordance with Australian accounting standards, budget and or management
reporting, preferably in a public sector context.
1. Excellent attention to detail, exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and
prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met.
1. Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated experience in conveying complex or technical financial
advice clearly and appropriate for the intended audience.
1. Demonstrated ability to work as a senior member of a high performing team, manage own workload and competing deadlines, and
supervise other team members to ensure team deadlines are met.
1. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain professional networks, and work collaboratively with people from diverse
cultures to achieve organisational objectives.
1. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive relationships within the department and across government, and to influence
individuals and agencies to achieve better outcomes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications majoring in accounting, finance or a related field.
2. Member of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or similar body.
3. Comprehensive understanding of the Northern Territory Government's financial management and accountability framework.
Further information
1. The ability to work extended hours and overtime will be required for this position.
2. The successful candidate will be required to make a conflict-of-interest- declaration.