Accounts and Revenue Officer

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW); West Arnhem Region; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to manage accounts receivable, revenue streams, and financial reporting for Kakadu National Park. You will ensure compliance with APS policies and support financial operations across budgets and audits.

Join Parks Australia to contribute to accurate revenue management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of financial systems within a national park context.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor invoices, receivables, and revenue transactions.
• Manage debtor accounts and follow up outstanding payments.
• Reconcile revenue received through multiple payment channels.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with park revenue streams including permits, leases, fees, concessions, and tourism-related income.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Conduct reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and revenue reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities.
• Support financial audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget monitoring reports.
• Analyse financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Provide advice to managers on financial procedures and expenditure tracking.
• Liaise with internal staff, traditional owner representatives, contractors, tourism operators, and external service providers.
• Respond to financial and revenue-related enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Support training and guidance on financial systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with APS financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate financial controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and business processes.

Job description

Affirmative measure employment The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. If you are found suitable and offered a position, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility for affirmative measure employment when the formal written offer is made. For more information about affirmative measure employment, see Aff…

Who we are Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future. Kakadu National Park is a world-heritage listed site for its natural and cultural values, and one of three national parks, leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. In addition to ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage, this branch also manages strategic priorities for Parks Australia, managing a range of strategic planning and major capital projects across the three jointly managed parks. The Business Management Unit is responsible for overseeing the financial, administrative, and strategic operations within the jointly managed park. As part of this team, you will provide high-quality financial and revenue management services to support the effective operation of Kakadu National Park. The position contributes to financial integrity, compliance, budgeting processes, revenue collection, accounts administration, and financial reporting. For more information about us please visit our website .

Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management

• Process and monitor invoices, receivables, and revenue transactions.
• Manage debtor accounts and follow up outstanding payments.
• Reconcile revenue received through multiple payment channels.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with park revenue streams including permits, leases, fees, concessions, and tourism-related income.

Financial Administration

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Conduct reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and revenue reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities.
• Support financial audits and compliance reviews.

Budget and Reporting Support

• Assist in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget monitoring reports.
• Analyse financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Provide advice to managers on financial procedures and expenditure tracking.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal staff, traditional owner representatives, contractors, tourism operators, and external service providers.
• Respond to financial and revenue-related enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Support training and guidance on financial systems and processes.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with APS financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate financial controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and business processes.