Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Regional Services
Job title Finance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Katherine
Position number 12717 RTF 327984 Closing 11/08/2025
Contact officer Leanne Vandersman on 08 8973 9728 or [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=327984
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
To provide efficient and effective administrative, procurement, and financial support to divisional teams, including regional
staff, and to liaise professionally with stakeholders across both the private and public sectors. This role ensures the smooth
operation of internal processes while delivering high-quality service and support in a team-oriented environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare purchase orders for supply of goods and services, processing accounts using the accounts payable system, raise
receivable invoices to clients, cash handling and banking and investigate supply queries.
2. Act as the Katherine Research Station’s contact officer with the private sector, other public sector organisations and with
departmental employees for matters relating to the supply of goods and services.
3. Provide training to Regional Staff on procedural aspects of purchasing such as the use of Corporate Credit Cards and
Departmental systems.
4. Provide support to other positions in the work unit as needed or directed by the Executive Officer.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Good analytical and accuracy skills with the ability to analyse data effectively and maintain accuracy in financial and
administrative tasks.
2. Experience in computerised financial systems, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database applications.
3. Current Northern Territory drivers’ licence.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work effectively in a team and engage with staff from diverse
cultural and professional backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated high level of oral communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
1. Some knowledge of the activities of the Department an advantage.
2. Experience in a range of procurement and financial administrative processes, including experience in accounts (payable
and receivable), processing and tracking expenditure and budgets, and travel services.
