Systems Accountant Project Lead

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Finance Team is responsible for financial management and governance, ensuring effective business management and legislative compliance.

In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing development, integration and security of Council’s financial systems; the efficiency and effectiveness of system financial processes; and the provision of professional advice and expertise on systems accounting and development.

Key duties include:

• Developing, managing, monitoring and reporting on project related trends and performance against plans and schedules.
• Leading complex business process reviews incorporating the design, development, integration and implementation of key Finance business systems from initiation to closure.
• Developing Acceptance Test Plans and providing guidance and training to Testers in the development of test scripts and performance of testing.
• Developing and implementing Change Management Strategies founded upon stakeholder consultation and change impact data analysis to achieve a smooth and successful adoption of change by the organisation.
• Administration of the Technology One CiAnywhere (CiA) Financials and Supply Chain applications (e.g. menus, security, data entry formats, ledgers, processing groups, module configuration and others).

About you

• As a requirement of this role, you have obtained a formal relevant qualification (Degree) in a relevant discipline, preferably supported by further professional development and/or substantial relevant industry knowledge and experience in a large organisation.
• You demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with particular emphasis in the areas of building effective relationships, consultation, negotiation, conflict resolution and assertiveness in order to resolve issues and meet changing organisational needs.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in system analysis and design, application support systems and methodologies, financial packages and their interrelationships and operation in an open environment, combined with broad experience in successfully project managing a range of complex system implementation projects from initiation to closure.
• You have thorough knowledge and practical experience in integrated financial systems and processes and other systems as they relate to Local Government as well as Accounting Standards (including International Financial Reporting Standards) and Local Government Accounting Standards.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Gayle Bosworth during business hours on 07 5441 8284.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.