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, versatile 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 Business Systems Accountant, you will bridge the gap between finance, technology, and business operations.



You will ensure Council's financial systems support robust management accounting practices, including budgeting, forecasting, cost centre reporting, and performance analysis. Through continuous system improvement and stakeholder collaboration, you will help deliver reliable financial information, efficient processes, and greater organisational insight to support informed decision-making.
Reporting to the Team Leader – Finance Business Partners the core responsibilities include:
Maintain and optimise Council'sfinancial managementsystems (e.g.TechnologyOne) to support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis, ensuring system integrity, reliable financial data, and alignment with business and stakeholder requirements.
Process Improvement & Automation
Provide expert advice and support toidentify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunitiesincluding managing updates and upgrades and new featuresto enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience across finance functions.
Data Integrity & Reporting
Develop reports to enable theFinance Business Partnerteam to deliver data needs to the organisation, with the aim to improve self-service across finance and non-finance users.Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, including chart of accounts and system configurations, while supporting the delivery oftimelyand insightful financial and management reports.
Stakeholder
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📌 Business Systems Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire
📍 Melbourne