Job description Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Finance Job title Finance and Travel Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin Position number 47201 RTF 342355 Closing 03/03/2026 Contact officer Tanya Lotsaris, Senior Finance and Travel Officer on 08 8947 7294 or tanya.lotsaris@pfes.nt.gov.au About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=342355 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 Support the Senior Finance and Travel Officer by providing quality, client-focussed logistical support for travel arrangements for NT Fire and Emergency Service (NTFES) employees and volunteers. This includes travel bookings and payments in accordance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and Government procurement requirements. Provide assistance/guidance to members with purchasing goods and services within the NT Government regulatory framework. Context statement The Finance Unit comprises two sections: Budget Management and Accounting and Taxation. It provides client support services to the agency in the areas of budget management, financial management and reporting, tax management, and travel. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Liaise with NTFES employees regarding travel and accommodation requirements and compare rates of identified requirements to ensure value for money. Endeavour to tactfully resolve issues/concerns directly with the employee or escalate if required. 2. Assist with checking movement requisitions for travel and associated allowances and book official travel through the corporate travel provider. Process invoices using a corporate credit card to process accounts payable or credit card system. 3. Train and provide information to a diverse range of stakeholders on travel matters and systems in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, entitlements, and policies. 4. Ensure correct general ledger and GST codes and financial delegations have been applied to invoices and credit card payments ensuring compliance with Australian Taxation Office requirements. 5. Assist in the management of outstanding travel acquittals by following up with employees as required and preparing reports, data and information as needed including regarding outstanding travel acquittals, travel, and accommodation costs. 6. Participate in specific projects as directed, work collaboratively in a small team, develop, and maintain effective partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Selection criteria Essential 1. Sound experience working in a busy corporate services environment, providing client focussed services, preferably in travel related logistical support. 2. Sound knowledge of travel regulations, policies, procedures, entitlements, governance requirements, and processes relevant to the key duties and responsibilities. 3. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable, self-motivated and act in an ethical and professional manner. 4. Sound communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail. 5. Well-developed skills using contemporary finance, IT and office software and systems. Desirable 1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g., accounting, finance, or business. 2. Experience working in a para-military organisation. Further information The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and be subject of scrutiny against police intelligence holdings.
