Finance Officer

• Full time permanent opportunity
• $85,669 per year plus 12% superannuation
• Six (6) weeks annual leave & fifteen (15) days personal leave

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer who is self-motivated, has willingness to learn and has great attention to detail.

About the role

This position will be required to provide a high standard of financial administrative support to the Financial Accountant to ensure key operational accounting functions are delivered on time.

Day to day responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Completion of daily Bank Reconciliation for City of Darwin bank Accounts.
• Manage the Corporate Credit Card system including processing applications for new cards and collation and processing of transactions.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, monthly and final year end.
• Assisting with grant reporting and acquittals.

Position pre-requisites:

• Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualification and/or a minimum of four (4) year’s experience in finance-related position.
• Hold and maintain a Class C drivers’ licence.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check.

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Financial Accountant, Dinuka Perera on [08 8930 0648](tel:08 8930 0648) during business hours.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526 8930 0526)
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 07 September 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.