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Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Northern Territory Music School
Job title Finance and Travel Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 13/05/2026
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 41755 RTF 344874 Closing 26/04/2026
Contact officer Jade Tiedeman, Business Manager on 08 8963 5550 or jade.tiedeman@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344874
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
As an effective member of the school administration team undertake high level financial, travel logistics, administrative,
contract and project management duties for the NT Music School and its partners.
Context statement
NT Music School provides instrumental, ensemble and choral tuition, music education services and support, and events and
programs to NT government schools, at all stages of learning from Foundation to Year 12. Key activities include large-scale
multi-school performances, multi-school concert band, guitar-ensemble, strings and choral programs. This position is based
in Darwin. Local travel using own vehicle may be required (kilometre allowance payable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage and maintain travel and logistics systems and processes, including processing, acquitting and recording
expenditure using NTG travel systems such as the Travel Request Information Processing System (TRIPS), Vehicle
Booking System (VBS) and the Corporate Travel Provider booking system.
2. Provide effective support to the Business Manager in all tasks associated with the school’s finances.
3. Provide administrative support to the front office, the Principal, leadership team, teaching staff and other relevant tasks
as directed by the Business Manager.
4. Work flexibly in support of the NT Music School’s remote, regional and international programs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge and experience in financial accounting principles and practice and competency in financial accounting systems
(e.g., Ci Anywhere).
2. Demonstrated experience in coordinating official staff travel including the facilitation of approvals, bookings and
payments or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and apply this knowledge.
3. Demonstrated strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, attend to detail, exercise initiative,
respond to shifting priorities, complete tasks within required timeframes and work in a team environment with minimal
supervision.
4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with
people from diverse cultures and work well with a wide range of people with tact and discretion.
5. Demonstrated strong computer literacy skills, including, experience with the effective use of various office applications
and databases.
Desirable
1. A working knowledge of school environments and education systems.
Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their
work experience and capabilities to this role. The NTPS Capability and Leadership (CLF) framework applies to all NTPS
employees. CLF 4 applies to this vacancy. The CLF is available here
Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Northern Territory Music School
Job title Finance and Travel Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 13/05/2026
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 41755 RTF 344874 Closing 26/04/2026
Contact officer Jade Tiedeman, Business Manager on 08 8963 5550 or jade.tiedeman@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344874
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
As an effective member of the school administration team undertake high level financial, travel logistics, administrative,
contract and project management duties for the NT Music School and its partners.
Context statement
NT Music School provides instrumental, ensemble and choral tuition, music education services and support, and events and
programs to NT government schools, at all stages of learning from Foundation to Year 12. Key activities include large-scale
multi-school performances, multi-school concert band, guitar-ensemble, strings and choral programs. This position is based
in Darwin. Local travel using own vehicle may be required (kilometre allowance payable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage and maintain travel and logistics systems and processes, including processing, acquitting and recording
expenditure using NTG travel systems such as the Travel Request Information Processing System (TRIPS), Vehicle
Booking System (VBS) and the Corporate Travel Provider booking system.
2. Provide effective support to the Business Manager in all tasks associated with the school’s finances.
3. Provide administrative support to the front office, the Principal, leadership team, teaching staff and other relevant tasks
as directed by the Business Manager.
4. Work flexibly in support of the NT Music School’s remote, regional and international programs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge and experience in financial accounting principles and practice and competency in financial accounting systems
(e.g., Ci Anywhere).
2. Demonstrated experience in coordinating official staff travel including the facilitation of approvals, bookings and
payments or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and apply this knowledge.
3. Demonstrated strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, attend to detail, exercise initiative,
respond to shifting priorities, complete tasks within required timeframes and work in a team environment with minimal
supervision.
4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with
people from diverse cultures and work well with a wide range of people with tact and discretion.
5. Demonstrated strong computer literacy skills, including, experience with the effective use of various office applications
and databases.
Desirable
1. A working knowledge of school environments and education systems.
Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their
work experience and capabilities to this role. The NTPS Capability and Leadership (CLF) framework applies to all NTPS
employees. CLF 4 applies to this vacancy. The CLF is available here
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