Finance CARE Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Finance and Facilities
Job title Finance CARE Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 48242 RTF 340831 Closing 09/02/2026
Contact officer Nafisyah Mukhlis on 08 8922 5584 or Nafisyah.Mukhlis1@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340831
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
The Finance CARE Officer provides high level advice and support to internal stakeholders regarding the financial recognition, processing
and reporting of sensitive child-related expenditure within the CARE system. The role contributes to the development, review and
continuous improvement of operational procedures, financial reporting and user guidance to support consistent, compliant and effective
use of the finance module (LIFT).

Context statement
The Finance and Facilities unit provides shared corporate services to both the Department of Children and Families and the Department
of People, Sport and Culture, delivering financial management, accounting, reporting and compliance services in a complex, multi-agency
environment. The Finance CARE Officer plays a key role in managing the payment, reconciliation and reporting of child related
expenditure, supporting system users and resolving processing and payment issues to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead, monitor and report on the LIFT payment run batches facilitated by the Financial Services unit, ensuring payments are processed

accurately, efficiently in accordance with operational requirements.
2. Provide high level advice, education and operational support to internal stakeholders, on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer, on system

functionality, reporting and appropriate use of the LIFT module to ensure child-related expenditure is appropriately managed and
reportable from CARE.

3. Identify, analyse, and escalate gaps, risks or inconsistencies in financial processes, system data, and associated external processes
relating to child-related expenditure, to promote best practice and consistent system use of CARE across program areas.

4. Review work practices, procedures, reporting and monitoring strategies, and develop recommendations to support continuous
improvement and effective use of LIFT across the Department.

5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal program areas, other
relevant government entities, and other stakeholders, contributing as a CARE/LIFT subject matter expert to internal and external working
groups, including system enhancements or migration activities.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Established understanding of financial system administration, including system structure, access controls, reporting capabilities,

governance, and integration with accounting systems for reconciliation and exception reporting.
2. High-level organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities,

meet tight deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
3. Proven experience coordinating projects and initiatives, including proactive stakeholder engagement and delivery of training and

system support.
4. Demonstrated capability in financial and operational reporting and research, including report development, data analysis, interpretation

and presentation to support effective financial management and decision making both internally and externally.
5. Well-developed skills in the use of business and office software, including databases, spreadsheets, reporting tools and contemporary

office applications.
6. Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, delegations and financial management related policies and apply them effectively in an

operational environment.
7. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve issues and provide practical, client

focused solutions.

Desirable
1. Experience in planning and project management, including the monitoring and progress of team objectives and strategic priorities.
2. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, business or a related field.

Further information
The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check.
A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.