September 15, 2024
NT Police
Alice Springs
OTHER & FULL TIME
Business Support Officer
Job description
Agency NT Police Work unit Southern Command Administration Support Unit
Job title Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2025
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Alice Springs
Position number 9876 RTF 305160 Closing 29/09/2024
Contact officer Samantha Hart on 08 8951 1791 or Samantha.Hart@pfes.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/police
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=305160
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
Provide sound financial and operational support to the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) Southern
Region members in accordance with the NTPS General Enterprise Agreement and the NT Police Force Consent Agreement to
enhance delivery of business services.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare and process payment of invoices and reconciliation of departmental accounts, ledger transfer requests and journals
to maintain data integrity.
2. Utilise internal electronic systems including Electronic Invoice Management Systems (EIMS/NTGPay) and Expense8, to verify
and code invoices and corporate credit card transactions.
3. Assess and ensure the correct Tax codes are applied to invoices and credit card payments to ensure the agency complies with
Australian Tax Office requirements.
4. Provide training to NTPFES employees relating to NTGPay and Expense8 as required.
5. Under the direction of the Office Coordinator, provide assistance and other administrative support duties throughout Southern
Command as required, including support to the Housing and Relocations Officer.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in financial procedures and a financial administration environment delivering a customer focussed
service.
2. Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities, while maintaining accuracy and
attention to detail.
3. Ability to work within a team environment and with limited supervision and ability to manage own workload, use initiative to
set priorities and demonstrate problem solving whilst exercising discretion, attention to detail and confidentiality.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and
effectively at all levels, including senior executives, external clients and people from different cultures.
5. Experience in office procedures, and sound computer skills with experience in a range of computer software including
Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of NTG electronic systems such as HPE Content Manager , NTGPay, and Expense8 applications or similar.
2. Knowledge and understanding of Northern Territory Legislation such as Finance Management Act and Regulations,
Procurement Act and Regulations and Treasurers Directions.
3. Demonstrated experience working in property and tenancy management.
Further information
1. The successful applicant must consent to a Northern Territory Police Check of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm
they have no significant criminal history record.
2. The successful applicant may be required to provide administrative support outside of normal working hours.