About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

- Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.

- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.

- Security– Permanent full-time role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 7 - $111,379 - $124,023 per annum (excl. super)

- Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

- Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.

- Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire

About the Role

As a Financial system accountant, you will play a key role in continually reviewing and delivering the effective administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of Council’s financial systems (e.g. TechnologyOne). The Financial Systems Accountant will enable the accurate reporting, efficient processes, and informed decision-making across the Shire.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are adaptable, detail-focussed,



values-driven, and enjoy making processes run smoothly behind the scenes.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Services the core responsibilities include:

Financial Systems Management

- Maintain and optimise the organisation’s financial systems (e.g. TechnologyOne), ensuring system integrity, reliability, and alignment with business needs.

Financial Systems/Process Improvement & Automation

- Provide expert advice and support to identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities including managing updates and upgrades and new features to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience across finance functions.

Data Integrity & Reporting

- Develop reports to enable the Finance & Procurement unit to deliver data needs to the organisation. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, including chart of accounts and system configurations, while supporting the delivery of timely and insightful financial and management reports.

Stakeholder Support & Training

- Provide expert system support, training, and guidance to finance and non-finance users, translating business requirements into practical system solutions and improving overall capability.

About You

- Education & Experience – Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline,



with demonstrated experience in financial systems administration (preferably within a local government or public sector setting). CPA/CA qualification or working towards is desirable.

- Written & Oral Communication – Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly guidance, and effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

- Technical & Systems Expertise – Experience with ERP systems (ideally TechnologyOne), advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with reporting. Proven ability in system configuration, report development, and process mapping.

- Analytical & Problem Solving – Well-developed analytical skills with a solid attention to detail, and the ability to diagnose issues, interpret business needs, and deliver practical, efficient solutions.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Mark Schubert, Financial Controller, 04•• ••• 363

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 16 August 2026

📌 Financial Systems Accountant (Mornington)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
📍 Mornington