Business Manager

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Programs

Job title Business Manager Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin

Position number 47118 RTF 359073 Closing 27/10/2026

Contact Officer Juanita Gay on 08 8999 2815 or [email protected]

About the agency https://nt.gov.au/law/youth-justice

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359073

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
To provide high-quality, timely and strategic support and advice on budget and procurement policy, procedures and financial management

to senior management of the Youth Justice division to support organisational effectiveness and informed decision-making, including

responsibility for the development, monitoring, review and reporting of divisional budget outputs.

Context statement
Youth Justice Programs is responsible for developing, implementing, reviewing and managing youth justice programs, initiatives, projects

and associated contracts to improve outcomes for young people in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality, timely and strategic expertise and advice to senior management on financial management to support

organisational effectiveness and informed decision-making.

2. Contribute to and support organisational strategies to ensure the Division’s financial management practices comply with government

policies, legislative requirements and accountability frameworks and are aligned with agency wide and sector wide strategies and

impact.

3. Provide expert budget and procurement advice to senior management, influencing and supporting effective prioritisation of resources

and value-for-money outcomes.

4. Lead and oversee divisional budget administration, management and financial controls, including asset management, financial

reporting, administrative variations, cashflows, carry forwards, journals and ledger reviews.

5. Conduct ongoing reviews of divisional business and financial systems to ensure they are efficient, fit-for-purpose and compliant with

governance requirements.

6. Develop and implement innovative, cost-effective policies, protocols, strategies, systems and frameworks to drive process

improvement, strengthen internal controls, implement effective audit mechanisms and manage risk within the Division.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. High level knowledge of current Northern Territory Government administrative, corporate business and governance practices,

business policies, procedures and standards, Cabinet, Ministerial, Estimates and Legislative processes and timeframes.

2. High level working knowledge of procurement, financial, human resources, records management and governance practices, legislation

and delegations within the various Acts to identify compliance to provide advice to staff.

3. Proven experience in the leading and overseeing the preparation, control, monitoring, and analysis of a complex budget and the

provision of advice and recommendations to influence management decisions and organisational planning.

4. High level working knowledge of digital, financial and human resource systems and computer software packages, including Microsoft

packages (Outlook, Word, Excel), BOXI (Human Resources and Finance), NTG Pay, TRIPS, PIPS, MyHR and Content Manager.

5. Strong organisational, project management and coordination skills, with the ability to prioritise work and perform effectively in a high-

pressure environment with competing demands.

6. Demonstrated ability to lead, support and motivate others, fostering capability development, and providing authoritative guidance,

modelling initiative and accountability with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in finance, public administration, business management or other related discipline.

Further information
The recommended 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).