Financial Analyst

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Financial Services
Job title Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 25/02/2028
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 19091 RTF 353727 Closing 20/08/2026
Contact officer Cathy Barrett on 08 8901 4946 or cathy.barrett@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353727
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing professional, contemporary, financial services and advice including
management, administration and reporting, corporate services support, as well as analysis and policy direction to enhance
financial compliance and capability in the agency.

Context statement
The Financial Accounting and Control Unit is responsible for the agency’s accounting, and external reporting frameworks
and processes to facilitate the effective financial management of the agency. It has a role in the corporate governance
activities of the agency and is the primary source of financial reporting policy and advice within the agency. The work unit
administers accounting policy and compliance frameworks and related system requirements for the agency, including
taxation, procurement and payment of grants. The Financial Analyst would have the ability to work across all functional
areas of Financial Services.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide support to the agency with the preparation and payment of grants to government and non-government schools.
2. Manage a broad range of procurement activities, including purchase orders and corporate credit card transactions,

ensuring adherence to procurement frameworks.
3. Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify issues, develop practical solutions and provide clear, well-reasoned

advice.
4. Oversee end-to-end grant payment processes and provide on-the-job training to agency staff, present at agency forms

(online and in-person).
5. Provide advice and ensure financial transactions comply with legislation, agency policies and procedures.
6. Prepare clear standard operating procedures, guidance materials and fact sheets for publication.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of contemporary financial principles and practices, and collation and interpretation

of data.
2. Proven ability to manage priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a changing environment with tight deadlines.
3. High level of interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to respond constructively and sensitively, with an ability

to negotiate and resolve conflict.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide effective on-the-job training and present at forums both online and in-person.
5. High skill levels using a range of software applications, especially spreadsheets and database management.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, or business.

Further information
1. The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or have the ability to obtain

prior to commencement.
2. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees.

CF 5 outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.